ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) across the lifespan. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Research shows that ACEs increase the risk of chronic illnesses (e.g., cancer, COP
D) in adulthood and elevate suicidal risk in adolescents. Other options misrepresent the lifelong and varied impacts of ACEs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing therapeutic milieu with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates and understanding of therapeutic milieu?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic milieu refers to the structured environment of a mental health unit, which includes both physical (safety, layout) and psychosocial (staff interactions, routines) components that support healing. Perimeter seating, unrestricted items, and unstructured programming do not align with this concept.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental illness and is without housing. The nurse should identify that which of the following interprofessional team members can help the client find housing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Social workers specialize in finding housing and connecting clients to resources. Other team members focus on therapy or medication, not housing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who is contemplating a behavior change. According to the processes of Motivational Interviewing, which of the following client behaviors indicates that the nurse has successfully engaged with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When a client verbalizes reasons for change, it shows they are actively considering action, a key goal of motivational interviewing. Other behaviors are less indicative of engagement.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an example of an adverse childhood experience (ACE)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physical abuse is a recognized ACE, leading to long-term health consequences. Other options, while upsetting, do not meet the criteria for ACEs unless tied to severe trauma.