ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is preparing to document an incident that occurred involving a client. Which of the following considerations by the nurse will ensure competency in the documentation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Including direct quotes from the client ensures accuracy and avoids bias. General details, subjective descriptions, and opinions compromise objective documentation.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who states, 'I am at a total loss and don't know what to do anymore. I feel hopeless.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response uses therapeutic communication by reflecting the client’s emotions, validating feelings, and encouraging discussion. Other options misinterpret or shift focus.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse wants to improve their therapeutic communication by implementing bias-free language. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to provide bias-free language?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing only relevant demographics ensures bias-free communication by focusing on care-related information. Omitting religion, oversharing, or labeling spirituality introduces bias.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and diabetes mellitus. The nurse is reviewing a list of the client's prescribed medications and has questions about interactions. To which of the following members of the interprofessional team should the nurse direct their questions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A psychiatric pharmacist specializes in psychotropic and other medications, ensuring no interactions between schizophrenia and diabetes treatments. Others lack this expertise.