ATI RN
Mental Health ATI RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is meeting with a client who is experiencing complicated grieving from the death of their child to suicide. In order to establish a therapeutic nurse-client relationship what will the nurse do prior to the meeting?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prior to meeting with a client who is experiencing complicated grieving the nurse should engage in self-reflection and examine their own attitudes biases and emotional responses related to loss and grieving. This is important because the nurse's own experiences and beliefs can influence their ability to provide empathetic and nonjudgmental care to the client. Evaluating interventions setting goals unilaterally or sharing personal experiences may not prioritize the client’s needs or maintain professional boundaries.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse approaches a client who looks very sad and is sitting alone crying. Which is the best response by the nurse in this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response demonstrates empathy and active listening acknowledging the client’s emotions and encouraging them to share creating a supportive environment. Other options may minimize feelings or fail to prompt expression.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client is manipulative with staff and disruptive in the milieu. Although the client is not demonstrating behaviors that are a threat to self or others they are refusing all medications. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When dealing with a client who is manipulative and disruptive but not a threat it is essential for the nurse to set clear and consistent boundaries for behavior. This helps establish a therapeutic environment and maintains safety. Allowing the client to refuse medications respects their autonomy as long as they are not a risk. Involving family without consent may violate privacy discharging is premature and coercive statements are unethical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is working with a client who has frequent angry outbursts which is disrupting life at home. Which statement by the nurse is most helpful when working with this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Validating anger as normal and suggesting its use for problem-solving encourages healthy expression. Physical outlets reducing assertiveness or suppression do not address underlying issues constructively.