ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia. The client's family member asks why the provider will not prescribe a medication to calm the client down. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sedating medications increase fall risk due to drowsiness and impaired coordination, a key concern in dementia patients. Other risks are less relevant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a mental health unit is discussing consent with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informed consent requires discussing alternative treatments, risks, benefits, and refusal consequences. Implied consent applies in emergencies, and only providers obtain consent.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse arranges for an aid to sit with a client overnight to avoid the use of restraints. The nurse should identify that this as an example of which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Beneficence is the duty to do good and act in the client’s best interest, including alternatives to restraints that promote dignity. Justice, autonomy, and nonmaleficence are less directly applicable.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing torts with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Negligence, failing to meet the standard of care leading to harm, is the most common unintentional tort. Assault is a threat, battery is physical harm, and false imprisonment includes chemical restraints.
Question 5 of 5
What is the goal of trauma-informed care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trauma-informed care (TI
C) focuses on providing a supportive, safe, and empowering environment for clients who have experienced trauma. The goal is not to force resolution but to foster trust, autonomy, and recovery. TIC does not aim to 'resolve' trauma directly, dwell solely on trauma history, or suppress symptoms but acknowledges them to promote safety and control.