ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was removed from their family home as a child due to neglect. Which of the following terms is used to signify this occurrence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) describe traumatic events like neglect, with lifelong health impacts. SMI, MLPS, and SE model do not apply to childhood trauma.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a mental health unit is discussing the concepts of competency and capacity with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the concepts?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Competency is a legal determination made by a court, while capacity is a clinical assessment made by healthcare providers. Although they are related, they are distinct concepts. The other options misrepresent these distinctions or downplay their importance in mental health care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is preparing to document an incident that occurred involving a client. Which of the following considerations by the nurse will ensure competency in the documentation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Including direct quotes from the client ensures accuracy and avoids bias. General details, subjective descriptions, and opinions compromise objective documentation.
Question 4 of 5
During the working phase of the nursing relationship, the nurse and client work together to achieve the client's goals. What is the primary focus of this phase?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The working phase focuses on active interventions, therapy, and progress toward client goals, making it the most intensive phase. Trust, evaluation, and assessment occur in other phases.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing the scope of practice and responsibilities of mental health nurses who are not advanced practice registered nurses with a peer. Which of the following responsibilities is within the nurse's scope of practice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: General mental health nurses can provide case management, coordinating care and advocating for resources. Diagnosing, housing, and insurance issues are outside their scope.