ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is speaking with the parents of a 4-year-old child who has a terminal illness. The parents tell the nurse they have taken their son's name off the list for little league baseball next season. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should respond with empathy and acknowledge the parents' feelings.
Choice A validates the parents' emotions and shows understanding. It conveys empathy and support during a difficult time.
Summary of Incorrect
Choices:
B: This response is dismissive and not relevant to the parents' emotional situation. It does not address the parents' feelings or concerns.
C: This response is overly optimistic and does not acknowledge the parents' decision or emotions. It may come across as insensitive.
D: This response is more probing and may put the parents on the defensive. It does not show empathy or understanding of the parents' emotions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who tells lies about other clients. The other clients on the unit frequently complain about the client's disruptive behaviors. Which of the following initial actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct initial action is choice B: Talk to the client and identify the specific limits that are required of the client's behavior. This approach focuses on addressing the disruptive behavior directly with the client, setting clear expectations, and establishing boundaries. By communicating with the client, the nurse can help the client understand the impact of their actions and work towards behavior change.
Choice A: Talking to the nursing staff may not directly address the client's behavior and may not lead to immediate resolution.
Choice C: Discussing the problem in a community meeting with other clients present may embarrass the client and not effectively address the behavior.
Choice D: Escorting the client to her room each time may be seen as punitive and may not address the underlying issue causing the disruptive behavior.
In summary, choice B is the most appropriate initial action as it focuses on addressing the behavior directly with the client and setting clear boundaries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is speaking with the parents of a 4-year-old child who has a terminal illness. The parents tell the nurse they have taken their son's name off the list for little league baseball next season. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should respond with empathy and acknowledge the parents' feelings.
Choice A validates the parents' emotions and shows understanding. It conveys empathy and support during a difficult time.
Summary of Incorrect
Choices:
B: This response is dismissive and not relevant to the parents' emotional situation. It does not address the parents' feelings or concerns.
C: This response is overly optimistic and does not acknowledge the parents' decision or emotions. It may come across as insensitive.
D: This response is more probing and may put the parents on the defensive. It does not show empathy or understanding of the parents' emotions.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has coronary artery disease tells the nurse he is afraid of dying from a heart attack. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the client to talk about their fears fosters therapeutic communication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is making a home visit to a client who has Alzheimer's disease and the client's partner. Which of the following observations indicates to the nurse that the partner is experiencing caregiver role strain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unintentional weight loss in a caregiver may indicate stress and burnout.