ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to delegate client care for several clients in a mental health facility. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Solitary activities are within AP scope, aiding mania distraction. Discussing meds, witnessing consent, and explaining therapy require nursing expertise.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching the caregiver of a client who has advanced Alzheimer's disease about home safety. Which of the following statements by the caregiver indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A high lock prevents wandering, a key safety goal. Notification, darkness, and photos are reactive or unsafe.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who begins yelling and pacing around the room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: D, E
Rationale: Short sentences (
D) and identifying stressors (E) de-escalate safely. Loud voice, direct stance, and restraints escalate without need.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a rehabilitation center is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following actions by the client indicates mania?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Constant talking (pressured speech) signals mania. Inferiority, hypersomnia, and memory loss suggest depression.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning overall strategies to address problems for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following strategies is the priority for the nurse to incorporate in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preventing self-harm is the priority in BPD due to impulsivity risks. Groups, awareness, and assertiveness are secondary.