ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing therapeutic milieu with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates and understanding of therapeutic milieu?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic milieu refers to the structured environment of a mental health unit, which includes both physical (safety, layout) and psychosocial (staff interactions, routines) components that support healing. Perimeter seating, unrestricted items, and unstructured programming do not align with this concept.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing strategies to develop nurse-client therapeutic relationships with a newly licensed nurse. Which statement by the nurse accurately describes strategies for building a therapeutic relationship?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Active listening and summarization demonstrate empathy and understanding, reinforcing the therapeutic relationship. This technique also helps ensure that the nurse accurately understands the client's concerns. Family involvement may compromise autonomy, closed-ended questions limit expression, and avoiding suicide questions risks missing critical signs.
Question 3 of 5
Which phase of the nurse-client relationship involves establishing trust and rapport with the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The orientation phase is when the nurse establishes trust and rapport with the client. Other phases focus on closure, intervention, or problem recognition.
Question 4 of 5
What is included in the scope of practice for a mental health nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mental health nurses can administer psychiatric medications, a key part of their scope. Surgery and diagnosing are outside their scope, and while therapeutic communication is used, the question likely seeks a single correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and asks the nurse, 'Who should get a copy of my advance directives?' Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advance directives should be shared with healthcare providers, family members, and legal representatives to ensure they are followed in a crisis. Other options are incorrect or dismissive.