ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam f24 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a young adult diagnosed with schizophrenia are providing care for the client in their home. During a home visit, the parents state, 'it's been so difficult taking care of our child. We need a break. But our child needs constant supervision.' Which would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respite care offers temporary relief for caregivers while ensuring supervision, fitting the parents’ need. Inpatient care is for crises, outpatient programs don’t provide breaks, and partial hospitalization lacks full-time care.
Question 2 of 5
A woman comes into the Emergency Department in a severe state of anxiety following a car accident. The appropriate nursing intervention is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse’s presence offers reassurance and safety, critical for acute anxiety. Quiet rooms help later, breathing techniques need calm focus, and discussing feelings may escalate distress initially.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse manager is discussing suicide with nursing staff. Which of the following should the manager identify as risk factors for suicide? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Age over 55, male gender, and schizophrenia increase suicide risk due to stressors, statistics, and severe symptoms, respectively. Marriage is protective, and education isn’t a direct risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has schizophrenia and experiences frequent hallucinations and paranoid delusions. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting questions reduces overwhelm and paranoia, aiding assessment. Seclusion is extreme, touch may be misinterpreted, and confronting delusions risks distress, all less therapeutic.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse drives up to the house of her client, who has schizophrenia with manic episodes. The client is sitting on his front porch with a shotgun in his arms. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Driving away ensures the nurse’s safety from a potentially dangerous situation, allowing authorities to intervene. Honking or speaking risks escalation, and stopping in the driveway is unsafe.