ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing psychiatric advance directives (PAD) with a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PADs allow clients to outline treatment preferences, including medications and providers, for use if they lose capacity. Other options misrepresent PADs’ purpose or use.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse in a mental health unit is caring for a client whose plan of care includes learning work-related skills. Which of the following members of the interprofessional team is appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Occupational therapists help clients develop skills needed for daily life and work, making them ideal for work-related skill training. Others focus on different aspects of care.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following describes a team of mental health LPNs and RNs who work together to provide client care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An intraprofessional team consists of nurses (LPNs and RNs) working together, accurately describing the scenario. Interprofessional teams include other professions, and the other options are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the importance of therapeutic communication. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic communication actively supports mental health treatment by ensuring clients feel heard, validated, and understood, crucial for emotional well-being. It differs from general conversation, is vital for nurse-client interactions, and complements medication.