ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a history from a client who has been taking olanzapine to treat schizophrenia. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thirst flags hyperglycemia, an olanzapine risk. Weight loss isn’t typical, tinnitus or taste loss aren’t linked.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who begins yelling and pacing around the room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: D, E
Rationale: Short sentences (
D) and identifying stressors (E) de-escalate safely. Loud voice, direct stance, and restraints escalate without need.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who is being aggressive toward other clients. Which of the following actions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about intent assesses immediate safety risk, the priority in aggression. Other options are secondary, focusing on long-term coping.