ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Assessment Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is aggressive toward other clients and has been placed in wrist restraints. After obtaining a prescription for restraints from the provider, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Debriefing with staff ensures a team approach to managing the client's behavior, sharing insights and planning care. Documentation should be more frequent, restraints should be removed as soon as safe, and evaluation is needed sooner than 12 hours.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse in a community mental health clinic is discussing ethical concepts of client care with a newly licensed nurse. The charge nurse should use which of the following situations as an example of fidelity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fidelity involves respecting client autonomy and decisions, such as refusing group therapy. Equal time is justice, explaining adverse effects is veracity, and attending conferences is professional development.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is conducting a child maltreatment screening of a family who has a toddler. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indicator of possible child neglect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failure to provide immunizations indicates neglect by not meeting the child's health needs. Jaw fractures suggest abuse, fear requires further investigation, and rocking is not specific to neglect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has panic disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using simple, clear language when explaining procedures helps reduce anxiety and prevent misunderstandings that could trigger a panic attack. Group therapy may increase anxiety, choosing activities doesn't directly address symptoms, and avoiding triggers prevents learning to manage them.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe to the client as a first-line treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, is a first-line treatment for major depressive disorder due to its efficacy and favorable side effect profile. Midazolam is for sedation, cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant, and valproic acid is for bipolar or seizures.