ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: B
Rationale: This invites the client to share in a non-judgmental way, respecting autonomy and encouraging openness. Comparing to others minimizes feelings, invalidating embarrassment dismisses emotions, and pressuring for relief may push too soon.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing the sleep pattern of a client who has an anxiety disorder. The client reports having difficulty sleeping most nights. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exercise 3 hours before bed reduces anxiety and improves sleep. TV stimulates, late meals cause discomfort, and long naps disrupt nighttime rest.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has social anxiety disorder. The client reports experiencing feelings of anxiousness that disrupt their sleep. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Guided imagery calms anxiety, aiding sleep. Forcing sleep increases frustration, heavy meals disrupt rest, and sleep restriction worsens anxiety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who begins yelling and pacing around the room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Identifying stressors (
A) helps de-escalate by addressing causes, and short sentences (
B) aid communication. Loud voices (
C), restraints (
D), and confronting (E) escalate tension.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who reports ongoing feelings of depression after the death of his sibling 9 months ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining grief’s variable duration normalizes the client’s experience. Cautioning anger invalidates, isolation worsens depression, and avoiding discussion hinders healing.