ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in physical restraints after demonstrating aggressive behavior. Which of the following criteria must be met before the nurse can remove the restraints?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calm and cooperative behavior indicates reduced risk, allowing safe restraint removal. Provider presence, remorse, or ongoing anger aren’t required if safety is assured.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a community health clinic is explaining to staff members that a mutation of influenza has increased the communicability of the virus. Which of the following information should the nurse include to describe the effect of communicability of a virus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased communicability means the virus spreads more easily between individuals. Environmental survival, disease severity, or infectious dose changes don’t directly define communicability.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is preparing to document an incident involving a client. Which considerations by the nurse will ensure competency in the documentation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using the client’s own words ensures objective, accurate documentation. Including opinions or subjective descriptions risks bias, and broad details lack precision needed for competency.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility notices two residents arguing in the day room over a game they are playing. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Distracting the clients by engaging them in an activity is a non-confrontational way to de-escalate the argument and redirect their focus, maintaining a peaceful environment. Time-outs may escalate feelings of unfairness, seclusion is too extreme for a minor argument, and physical restraints are inappropriate unless there’s immediate danger.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing health insurance coverage with state legislators. Which of the following disadvantages related to health insurance should the nurse include in the discussion that is specific to clients who live in rural communities rather than urban areas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rural areas often lack primary care providers, limiting insurance utility compared to urban areas. Managed care availability, underinsurance risks, and government insurance access aren’t uniquely rural issues.