ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was involved in heavy combat and observed war casualties. The nurse should suspect that the client is suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if the client makes which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Re-experiencing traumatic events through nightmares is a key symptom of PTSD.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse who works in a psychiatric unit is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client comes to the nurse's station at 0300 demanding that the nurse call the provider immediately. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging the client’s emotions without confrontation helps de-escalate the situation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has major depressive disorder and is seeking voluntary admission to an acute mental health facility. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C - "You will still need to give informed consent for treatments after admission."
Rationale: Informed consent is a fundamental ethical principle in healthcare. Even if a client voluntarily admits themselves to a mental health facility, they still have the right to make decisions about their treatment. It is crucial for the nurse to emphasize this to the client to ensure they understand that their autonomy and right to consent to treatment are respected.
Incorrect
Choices:
A: "You will give up your right to refuse antidepressant medications upon admission." - This statement is incorrect as clients still have the right to refuse treatment even after admission, as long as they are deemed competent to make such decisions.
B: "Your provider is required to notify your employer of your admission." - This statement is incorrect as mental health information is protected by confidentiality laws, and the provider cannot disclose this information without the client's consent.
D: "You cannot leave the facility until your provider completes a discharge summary." - This statement is incorrect
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on an acute mental health unit is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following interventions is the nurse’s priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Monitor for risk of self-harm. This is the priority because individuals with major depressive disorder have an increased risk of suicidal ideation and behavior. By monitoring for self-harm, the nurse can ensure the client's safety and intervene promptly if necessary. Administering antidepressants (choice
B) is important but not the priority as it may take time to show therapeutic effects. Encouraging fluid intake (choice
C) and assisting with activities of daily living (choice
D) are important aspects of care but do not address the immediate safety concern of self-harm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Echolalia, or repeating words/phrases, is a common communication pattern in autism spectrum disorder.