ATI RN
Mental Health ATI RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working with a client at the battered women's shelter who is in a violent and abusive relationship. The client is considering a separation and asks the nurse 'What do you think about that?' Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response is the most supportive and empowering for the client. It acknowledges the client's agency in making decisions and conveys hope that leaving may prompt the partner to realize the need to change their behavior. It avoids fear generalizations or threats fostering a non-judgmental environment.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has been physically aggressive arrives at the emergency department for a psychiatric assessment. Which approach would be best for the nurse to use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Brief statements and questions keep communication clear and nonthreatening maintaining safety with an aggressive client. Close contact risks escalation humor may be misinterpreted and open-ended questions may overwhelm.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client is informed by the nurse that they must take their medication and the client kicks the nurse and runs to their room. Which action by the nurse demonstrates that the nurse falsely imprisons the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: False imprisonment involves unlawfully restricting a person’s freedom. Applying restraints and forcing medication without justification violates the client’s rights constituting false imprisonment. Other actions involve communication documentation or assault not restraint.
Question 5 of 5
The client with terminal lung cancer says to the nurse 'I really want to see my first grandchild born before I die. Is that too much to ask?' Which stage of grieving will the nurse document the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client’s desire to live for a specific event reflects bargaining negotiating with fate to delay death. Anger acceptance and depression do not fit this expression.