ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has conduct disorder. The client reports that she has received five speeding tickets in the past 6 months. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Creating a behavior contract helps set clear expectations and encourages accountability.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is admitting a client who reports feeling depressed, sad, moody, and overly anxious. Which of the following is the nurse’s assessment priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct assessment priority in this scenario is suicide risk (
C). This is because the client's reported symptoms of feeling depressed, sad, moody, and overly anxious indicate a potential risk of self-harm or suicide. Assessing for suicide risk is crucial to ensure the client's safety and well-being. Coping abilities (
A) and support systems (
B) are important factors to consider but assessing suicide risk takes precedence in this situation. Psychiatric history (
D) may provide valuable information but is not as urgent as assessing for immediate safety concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about appropriate actions to take when a client threatens to harm a specific individual. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because warning the potential victim is crucial to ensuring their safety. By alerting the potential victim, appropriate measures can be taken to prevent harm.
Choice B is incorrect because in cases of harm to others, confidentiality can be breached to protect the safety of the potential victim.
Choice C is incorrect because immediate action is necessary, and waiting for a court order may delay intervention.
Choice D is incorrect because reporting to the psychiatrist may not be sufficient to prevent harm to the potential victim.
Question 4 of 5
A home health nurse is speaking to a group of acute care nurses about domestic violence. Which of the following statements by one of the acute care nurses indicates a need for clarification?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it is a misconception about abusers. Abusers often have low self-esteem and use power and control to compensate. They do not typically have high self-esteem.
Choice A is correct as abusers often isolate their partners.
Choice B is accurate as abusers may lack social skills and supports.
Choice C is also correct as many abusers use intimidation to exert power.
Therefore, the statement in choice D is inaccurate and requires clarification.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has depression observes the client comes to breakfast freshly bathed, wearing clean clothes, and with combed and styled hair. Which of the following responses by the nurse is therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A neutral, observational statement acknowledges the client’s effort without assuming improvement.