ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized and says to the nurse, "My partner called and told me my boss hired someone to take my place." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging the client’s emotions promotes therapeutic communication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe manifestations of schizophrenia and is medicated PRN for agitation with haloperidol. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Haloperidol can cause QT prolongation, increasing the risk of dysrhythmias.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has multiple injuries following a motor vehicle crash. Shortly after admission, the client's partner arrives. He is distraught and blames himself for the accident. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the partner to express emotions helps with emotional processing and coping.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has alcohol use disorder about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the program's basic concepts?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: AA is based on the principle of acknowledging powerlessness over addiction and seeking support.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has a history of violent behavior and has asked the nurse to keep confidential information about the desire to kill several classmates and a school teacher. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate to give?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Duty to warn applies when a client expresses intent to harm others, requiring disclosure to the care team.