ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is depressed and refuses to participate in group therapy or perform activities of daily living. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: "I will assist you in getting out of bed and getting dressed." This statement shows empathy and a willingness to help the client with their activities of daily living, which can be a positive step in building trust and rapport. By offering assistance rather than forcing the client to do something they are not ready for, the nurse respects the client's autonomy and promotes a sense of control. It also addresses the client's current needs and promotes a therapeutic relationship.
Choice B is incorrect as it enables the client's passive behavior, which may perpetuate the depression.
Choice C focuses on rules rather than the client's well-being and may come off as confrontational.
Choice D is incorrect because it uses a threatening tone, which can further alienate the client and hinder the therapeutic relationship.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on an acute mental health unit is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following interventions is the nurse’s priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Monitor for risk of self-harm. This is the priority because individuals with major depressive disorder have an increased risk of suicidal ideation and behavior. By monitoring for self-harm, the nurse can ensure the client's safety and intervene promptly if necessary. Administering antidepressants (choice
B) is important but not the priority as it may take time to show therapeutic effects. Encouraging fluid intake (choice
C) and assisting with activities of daily living (choice
D) are important aspects of care but do not address the immediate safety concern of self-harm.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a sexual assault. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoidance of discussing the traumatic event is a key symptom of PTSD.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing comorbidities associated with eating disorders with a newly admitted client. Which of the following conditions should the nurse include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A, B, E
Rationale: Anxiety, OCD, and depression frequently co-occur with eating disorders.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is preparing an educational session about addictive disorders for nursing staff. Which of the following should the nurse include as an etiological factor of addictive disorders? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Low self-esteem, family history, and personality disorders are risk factors for addiction. Ethnicity is not a primary factor.