ATI RN
ATI RN Mental health 2019 NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assisting with ambulation is within assistive personnel's scope ensuring safety post-procedure under supervision.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing for an interprofessional team meeting regarding a newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following findings obtained during the initial assessment is the priority to report to other disciplines?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Psychomotor retardation may indicate severe depression or suicide risk requiring urgent team attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states,"I am too embarrassed to tell anyone what I did last night. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inviting discussion about the client's feelings encourages open communication in a non-pressuring way.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who states that she was beaten and sexually assaulted by her partner. After a rapid assessment,which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing an advocate offers immediate emotional support crucial post-assault for navigating care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was involuntarily committed and is scheduled to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The client refuses the treatment and will not discuss why with the health care team. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting refusal respects autonomy and informs the care team maintaining ethical standards.