ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse notes that a colleague seems exhausted, discouraged, distracted, and expresses dissatisfaction with being a nurse. The nurse should identify these as manifestations of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by chronic workplace stress, with symptoms like fatigue, cynicism, and dissatisfaction. Dementia, TBI, and bipolar disorder do not align with these work-related symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a mental health unit is discussing the concepts of competency and capacity with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the concepts?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Competency is a legal determination made by a court, while capacity is a clinical assessment made by healthcare providers. Although they are related, they are distinct concepts. The other options misrepresent these distinctions or downplay their importance in mental health care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who states, 'I am overwhelmed by stress, and nobody is helping me.' Which of the following represents a therapeutic response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response shows empathy, offers support, and invites the client to express their emotions, key aspects of therapeutic communication. Other options are dismissive, suggest avoidance, or shift focus from emotions.
Question 4 of 5
In nursing, veracity refers to the nurse's obligation to provide truthful and accurate information to the client. Which of the following best describes the principle of veracity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Veracity means providing truthful and accurate information, ensuring clients receive honest details about their care. Fidelity involves keeping promises, justice ensures access, and beneficence/nonmaleficence cover ethical practice.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing psychiatric advance directives (PAD) with a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PADs allow clients to outline treatment preferences, including medications and providers, for use if they lose capacity. Other options misrepresent PADs’ purpose or use.