ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the caregiver of a client who has advanced Alzheimer's disease about home safety. Which of the following statements by the caregiver indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A high lock prevents wandering, a key safety goal. Notification, darkness, and photos are reactive or unsafe.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is initiating a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has schizoid personality disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Solitary activities suit schizoid isolation preference. Splitting is BPD, anger isn’t key, and social limits are unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a rehabilitation center is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following actions by the client indicates mania?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Constant talking (pressured speech) signals mania. Inferiority, hypersomnia, and memory loss suggest depression.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is visiting with the partner of a client who recently died. The partner expresses guilt that they did not do more for their partner. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging difficulty validates guilt empathetically. Counseling is premature, personal sharing shifts focus, and dismissal invalidates.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is under observation for suicidal ideations and has verbalized a suicide plan. The client demands privacy and to be left alone. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expressing concern and prioritizing safety addresses immediate risk empathetically. Contracts aren’t reliable, meds take time, and cooperation doesn’t negate danger.