ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is under observation for suicidal ideations and has verbalized a suicide plan. The client demands privacy and to be left alone. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expressing concern and prioritizing safety addresses immediate risk empathetically. Contracts aren’t reliable, meds take time, and cooperation doesn’t negate danger.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an inpatient mental health facility is reviewing the medical record of a client who has bipolar disorder. When planning to establish a nurse-client relationship with the client, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confidentiality builds trust first in bipolar care. Info, coping, and changes follow rapport.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is initiating a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has schizoid personality disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Solitary activities suit schizoid isolation preference. Splitting is BPD, anger isn’t key, and social limits are unnecessary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and states that he has given away his personal belongings. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about feelings assesses suicide risk after a red flag. Minimizing, why, or groups miss urgency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a history from a client who has been taking olanzapine to treat schizophrenia. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thirst flags hyperglycemia, an olanzapine risk. Weight loss isn’t typical, tinnitus or taste loss aren’t linked.