ATI RN
Mental Health ATI RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been a victim of abuse since childhood. Which action(s) by the nurse is important so that the client feels safe secure and in control of their own body?
Correct Answer: A , D, E
Rationale: Asking permission respects autonomy monitoring anxiety adjusts care and security enhances safety. Independent care may be impractical and constant dual nurses may feel intrusive.
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
A nurse is caring for a child who is on a clear liquid diet. At lunch the child consumed 1/2 cup of juice 3 oz gelatin 1 oz of an ice pop and 20 mL ginger ale. How many mL should the nurse record as the child's fluid intake?
Correct Answer: 260 mL
Rationale:
Step 1: Convert 1/2 cup of juice to mL: 1 cup = 240 mL so 1/2 cup = 120 mL.
Step 2: Convert 3 oz of gelatin to mL: 1 oz = 30 mL so 3 oz = 90 mL.
Step 3: Convert 1 oz of ice pop to mL: 1 oz = 30 mL.
Step 4: Ginger ale is 20 mL.
Step 5: Sum: 120 mL + 90 mL + 30 mL + 20 mL = 260 mL. The nurse should record 260 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is completing a client's history and physical examination. Which of the following information should the nurse consider subjective data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data refers to information provided by the client that cannot be directly observed or measured by the nurse such as nausea. Objective data like blood pressure cyanosis and petechiae can be observed or measured. Nausea relies on the client’s self-report making it subjective.
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.