ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to lead a support group for clients who have alcohol use disorder. One of the group members is a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. The nurse should ask which of the following individuals to assist with communication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A gender-matched translator ensures accuracy and privacy. Secretary lacks training, another client breaches confidentiality, family may bias.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is involuntarily admitted for major depressive disorder and refuses to take a prescribed oral antianxiety medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Offering later respects autonomy unless danger is imminent. Consequences, misinformation, and forced IM violate rights and ethics.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and states that he has given away his personal belongings. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about feelings assesses suicide risk after a red flag. Minimizing, why, or groups miss urgency.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing active auditory hallucinations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reality-based focus distracts from hallucinations safely. Sympathy reinforces, denial agitates, and avoiding questions limits insight.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has been receiving electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following findings indicates the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ECT targets depression, with efficacy shown by mood improvement. BPD, seizures, and phobias aren’t primary goals.