ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to conduct a support group for adolescents who have cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse include during the orientation phase?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the orientation phase, establishing trust and rapport is essential to create a supportive environment for adolescents, setting the stage for communication. Conflict management (
A), problem-solving (
B), and focus maintenance (
C) occur in later phases.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who states that she was beaten and sexually assaulted by her partner. After a rapid assessment, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A trained advocate supports the client’s safety and emotional needs post-assault, a priority. Pregnancy testing (
A), STI prophylaxis (
C), and mental health consultation (
D) follow after support.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing counseling for a family that consists of two parents and their two adolescent children. Which of the following family members should the nurse identify as acting in the role of monopolizer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The adolescent daughter dominating the discussion is a monopolizer, controlling conversation flow. Intervening (
A), withholding (
C), and hostility (
D) don’t involve monopolizing.
Question 4 of 5
An older adult client is brought to the mental health clinic by her daughter. The daughter reports that her mother is not eating and seems uninterested in routine activities. The daughter states, 'I'm so worried that my mother is depressed.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking for reasons encourages the daughter to share observations, aiding assessment. Dismissing concerns (
A), generalizing depression (
B), or minimizing worry (
C) does not facilitate understanding the situation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to conduct a support group for adolescents who have cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse include during the orientation phase?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the orientation phase, establishing trust and rapport is essential to create a supportive environment for adolescents, setting the stage for communication. Conflict management (
A), problem-solving (
B), and focus maintenance (
C) occur in later phases.