ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching staff which factors to include in an abuse assessment of a client. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A, C, D, E
Rationale: Suicide risk, coping patterns, support systems, and alcohol use are important considerations in abuse assessments. Socioeconomic status is not always a direct indicator.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse enters the room of a client who becomes verbally abusive. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Speaking calmly helps de-escalate aggression.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse at a college campus mental health counseling center is caring for a student who just failed an examination. The student spends the session berating the teacher and the course. The nurse should recognize this behavior as which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Projection involves attributing one’s own feelings or faults to others.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a sexual assault. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoidance of discussing the traumatic event is a key symptom of PTSD.