ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing for an interprofessional team meeting regarding a newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following findings obtained during the initial assessment is the priority to report to other disciplines?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Psychomotor retardation indicates severe depression, risking self-neglect and suicidal ideation, a priority. Weight loss (
A), hygiene (
C), and problem-solving (
D) are concerning but less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit placed a client in mechanical restraints after the client assaulted another client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Provider assessment within 1 hour ensures restraint necessity and safety. Renewing every 2 hours (
A) is excessive, hourly evaluation (
B) is secondary, and as-needed prescriptions (
D) lack oversight.
Question 3 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just received a terminal cancer diagnosis from his provider. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing time for grieving supports emotional processing after a terminal diagnosis. Changing the subject (
A), offering treatment advice (
C), or discouraging relationships (
D) is inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Consistent boundaries create stability for borderline personality disorder, addressing impulsivity. Staff consistency (
A) risks splitting, sympathy (
B) may reinforce dependency, and countertransference (
D) is harmful.