ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the definition of patient autonomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Autonomy means clients have the right to make informed decisions about their care, including choosing, refusing, or modifying treatments. Refusal is part of autonomy, but itβs broader.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing therapeutic milieu with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates and understanding of therapeutic milieu?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic milieu refers to the structured environment of a mental health unit, which includes both physical (safety, layout) and psychosocial (staff interactions, routines) components that support healing. Perimeter seating, unrestricted items, and unstructured programming do not align with this concept.
Question 3 of 5
The patient telling the nurse she reminded him of his girlfriend that he loves so much is an example of what?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Transference occurs when a client projects feelings about another person onto the nurse (e.g., seeing the nurse as a loved one). Projection, countertransference, and empathy do not fit this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is working to build rapport and trust with new clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping promises builds trust and reliability. Language barriers require interpreters, avoiding angry clients damages trust, and clinical terms confuse clients.
Question 5 of 5
Which phase of the nurse-client relationship involves establishing trust and rapport with the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The orientation phase is when the nurse establishes trust and rapport with the client. Other phases focus on closure, intervention, or problem recognition.