ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adult client who is receiving treatment for alcohol use disorder. The client is upset because his partner has refused to visit him in the treatment facility. Which of the following actions by the client should indicate to the nurse that the client is using regression as a defense mechanism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Childish behaviors like stomping indicate regression.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has panic disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simple words reduce anxiety and improve understanding during panic episodes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is aggressive toward other clients and has been placed in wrist restraints. After obtaining a prescription for restraints from the provider,which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Debriefing evaluates the restraint use and plans prevention ensuring client and staff safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an acute mental health facility receives change-of-shift report on a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Command hallucinations pose an immediate risk requiring urgent assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the caretakers of a client who has Alzheimer's disease with mild cognitive decline. The client is beginning to experience sleep disturbances. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consistent wake times regulate sleep in Alzheimer's.