ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has major depressive disorder and is being admitted following a suicide attempt. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: One-to-one observation ensures safety post-suicide attempt.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is providing education to a group of newly-licensed nurses about the rights of clients who are involuntarily admitted. Which of the following responses by a newly-licensed nurse indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Involuntarily admitted clients retain voting rights unaffected by their admission status.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse in a community mental health clinic is discussing ethical concepts of client care with a newly licensed nurse. The charge nurse should use which of the following situations as an example of fidelity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fidelity involves respecting client autonomy such as refusing therapy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for disulfiram. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disulfiram causes sickness if alcohol is consumed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client says to the nurse,"Give me your pen to cut the pain out of my chest. The nurse should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The statement indicates intent for self-mutilation.