ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing behavioral therapy for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. The client repeatedly checks that the doors are locked at night. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client when using thought-stopping technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Snapping a rubber band disrupts obsessive thoughts, weakening the compulsion cycle. Family checking (
A) reinforces dependency, journaling (
B) tracks behavior, and breathing (
D) is less specific to OCD.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to a mental health facility after attempting suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous one-to-one observation ensures safety, preventing further harm. Contracts (
A) are not guarantees, rapport (
C) is secondary, and group therapy (
D) is inappropriate initially.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a substance use disorder with a staff nurse. Which of the following statements by the staff nurse should the charge nurse identify as countertransference?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Comparing the client to a family member indicates countertransference, projecting personal feelings. Sharing feelings (
A), responsibility (
B), and boundary maintenance (
D) are objective.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression following a recent job loss. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess the client's personal coping skills?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking how the client dealt with past situations assesses their coping skills, providing insight into resilience. Current feelings (
A), future impact (
B), and life effects (
D) are relevant but don’t directly evaluate coping mechanisms.
Question 5 of 5
Correct Answer:
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