ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam f24 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has paranoid schizophrenia. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking the mouth ensures medication adherence, critical for paranoid schizophrenia due to potential mistrust. Feeding assistance is unnecessary, touch may heighten paranoia, and rotating staff disrupts trust.
Question 2 of 5
When communicating with a client, which would a nurse use to convey positive body language?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eye-level sitting shows respect and engagement, fostering trust. Crossed arms seem defensive, erect posture may feel formal, and crossed legs appear casual, potentially undermining rapport.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing instructor is describing the impact of technology and electronic health records on psychiatric-mental health care. What would the instructor identify as a major challenge associated with technology?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Electronic records risk breaches, making confidentiality a key challenge. Technology reduces fragmentation, supports education, and clarifies standards, but privacy protection is paramount.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is explaining advance care directives, or 'living wills,' to a client and the client's spouse. Which detail would the nurse include in the description of an advance care directive?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An advance care directive specifies medical treatments a client wishes to receive or avoid if incapacitated, guiding healthcare decisions. No attorney presence is required for signing, attorneys aren’t mandatory for drafting, and physicians don’t need to witness signatures; witnesses ensure voluntary signing.
Question 5 of 5
The parents of a young adult diagnosed with schizophrenia are providing care for the client in their home. During a home visit, the parents state, 'it's been so difficult taking care of our child. We need a break. But our child needs constant supervision.' Which would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respite care offers temporary relief for caregivers while ensuring supervision, fitting the parents’ need. Inpatient care is for crises, outpatient programs don’t provide breaks, and partial hospitalization lacks full-time care.