ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing a community health education class about suicide prevention. Which of the following should the nurse identify as risk factors for suicide? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A, B, E
Rationale: The correct answer includes substance use disorder (
A), age greater than 45 years old (
B), and schizophrenia (E) as risk factors for suicide. Substance use disorder can lead to impaired judgment and increased impulsivity, increasing the risk of suicidal behavior. Individuals over 45 years old often face life changes such as retirement or health issues that can contribute to feelings of hopelessness. Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness associated with a higher risk of suicide due to symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.
Choices C and D (female gender and currently married) are incorrect as suicide rates are higher in males and marital status alone does not determine suicide risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a new diagnosis of schizophrenia. The client's parents are tearful and express feelings of guilt. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging the parents to discuss their feelings helps with emotional processing and coping.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a mood disorder to determine his readiness for discharge. Which of the following statements by the client indicates he is ready for discharge?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adherence to medication and awareness of emergency contacts indicate readiness for discharge.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is extremely suspicious of the nursing staff and other clients. Which of the following nursing approaches is appropriate when establishing a therapeutic relationship with this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Adopt a neutral attitude when providing care. This approach is appropriate because it helps build trust with a suspicious client by not triggering further distrust. By being neutral, the nurse avoids giving away personal information (
A) which could be perceived as manipulative, respects the client's boundaries by not overwhelming them with frequent interactions (
C), and doesn't passively wait for the client to initiate interaction (
B) which might reinforce their suspicions. Overall, maintaining a neutral attitude demonstrates professionalism, respect, and allows the client to gradually feel more comfortable without feeling pressured or intruded upon.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a parent who lost a 12-year-old child in a car crash 2 years ago. Which of the following findings indicates the client is exhibiting manifestations of prolonged grieving?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In prolonged grief, individuals may struggle to move forward and avoid changing their environment.