ATI RN
Mental Health ATI RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An angry client has just thrown a chair across the room and is racing to pick up another chair to throw. Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client’s violent behavior poses an immediate risk requiring trained personnel to ensure safety. Verbal de-escalation or confrontation may escalate and problem-solving is inappropriate during active aggression.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse cared for a terminally ill client for over a month and developed a therapeutic nurse-client relationship. After the client's death feelings of sadness sleeping poorly and feeling mildly depressed were experienced by the nurse. Which is the best action to improve the resolution of grief?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse’s symptoms suggest grief impacting well-being. Seeking therapy provides professional support to process emotions addressing potential dysfunctional grief. A leave may be excessive stress reduction is less targeted and informal forums may lack sufficient guidance.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working with another nurse in the emergency department (ED) when a client comes in stating they have been raped during a date. Which statement made by the other nurse privately requires immediate correction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This statement is highly inappropriate and victim-blaming implying the client’s clothing caused the assault. Nurses must provide empathetic non-judgmental care. The other statements reflect support understanding of consent or client concerns and do not require correction.
Question 4 of 5
An alert oriented older adult client has been financially and emotionally abused by their adult children for the past several years but has not reported the abuse to anyone. Which reason does the nurse identify is most likely why the client has not reported the abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Emotional closeness and fear of harming family often prevent reporting abuse. Laws protect against family abuse financial barriers are secondary and abuse includes non-physical forms.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for several clients on the behavioral health unit. Which client will be assessed as demonstrating aggression?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grabbing a pool cue after stomping away indicates hostility and potential violence defining aggression. Crying verbalizing anger or refusing medication do not involve aggressive actions.