ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A supervisor observes inconsistency in the psychiatric-mental health nurse's behavior toward a patient; the nurse is unreasonably concerned, overly kind, or irrationally hostile. The most appropriate explanation is that the nurse is displaying:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Countertransference occurs when a nurse projects personal emotions onto a client, leading to overinvolvement or negative reactions, affecting professional boundaries. Cultural humility, transference, and competency do not explain these erratic behaviors.
Question 2 of 5
What is the definition of patient autonomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Autonomy means clients have the right to make informed decisions about their care, including choosing, refusing, or modifying treatments. Refusal is part of autonomy, but it’s broader.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a mental health unit is caring for a client whose plan of care includes learning work-related skills. Which of the following members of the interprofessional team is appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Occupational therapists help clients develop skills needed for daily life and work, making them ideal for work-related skill training. Others focus on different aspects of care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse has described the behavioral health unit being based on milieu therapy to a client. The client asks, 'How is a unit which has milieu therapy different from other hospital units?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Milieu therapy is an approach where the entire environment, including staff interactions, group activities, and structure, contributes to the therapeutic experience. It’s not limited to acute stabilization, specific illnesses, or long-term care.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a strategy to reduce nursing burnout?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Proper nutrition, physical activity, and self-care help nurses maintain physical and mental well-being, reducing burnout risk. Extra shifts, isolation, and neglecting self-care increase stress and exhaustion.