ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who is contemplating a behavior change. According to the processes of Motivational Interviewing, which of the following client behaviors indicates that the nurse has successfully engaged with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When a client verbalizes reasons for change, it shows they are actively considering action, a key goal of motivational interviewing. Other behaviors are less indicative of engagement.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which situation is an exception to the rule of maintaining patient confidentiality?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Healthcare professionals are legally and ethically obligated to breach confidentiality if a patient poses a risk of harm to themselves or others, under the duty to warn and protect principle. Sharing with family without consent, public discussions, or unauthorized providers violates confidentiality.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is working to build rapport and trust with new clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping promises builds trust and reliability. Language barriers require interpreters, avoiding angry clients damages trust, and clinical terms confuse clients.