ATI RN
Mental Health ATI RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A client with depression is admitted for voluntary treatment. While in the hospital the client makes several comments about leaving the facility and killing themselves with their gun. Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse when the client requests to leave against medical advice?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expressing suicidal ideation with a specific plan raises serious safety concerns. Initiating commitment proceedings allows for legal detention and evaluation to ensure the client’s safety. Calling security may escalate the situation family persuasion may be insufficient and allowing departure ignores the immediate risk.
Question 4 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 5 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.