ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In the nurse-client relationship, which phase is characterized by the establishment of new goals after the initial goals have been met?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The working phase involves active intervention and goal achievement. When initial goals are met, new ones are set, making this the best answer. Other phases focus on different aspects.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement by the newly hired staff member demonstrates an understanding of the legal guidelines for caring for clients on a mental health unit?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients have the right to refuse medication unless a court order mandates it, reflecting legal guidelines. Family presence, discharge consent, and excessive documentation are incorrect.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an inpatient mental health unit attends a training session about nurse burnout. The nurse should identify that burnout is most common in nurses who have which of the following traits?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Compassion fatigue, emotional exhaustion from prolonged exposure to client suffering, increases burnout risk. High energy and connections are not direct causes, and self-care prevents burnout.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following describes a team of mental health LPNs and RNs who work together to provide client care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An intraprofessional team consists of nurses (LPNs and RNs) working together, accurately describing the scenario. Interprofessional teams include other professions, and the other options are unrelated.