ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the goal of trauma-informed care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trauma-informed care (TI
C) focuses on providing a supportive, safe, and empowering environment for clients who have experienced trauma. The goal is not to force resolution but to foster trust, autonomy, and recovery. TIC does not aim to 'resolve' trauma directly, dwell solely on trauma history, or suppress symptoms but acknowledges them to promote safety and control.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a new client to the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to build a rapport with the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using therapeutic silence gives the client time to respond, fostering rapport. Avoiding eye contact, closed questions, or music distracts from engagement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who states, 'I am overwhelmed by stress, and nobody is helping me.' Which of the following represents a therapeutic response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response shows empathy, offers support, and invites the client to express their emotions, key aspects of therapeutic communication. Other options are dismissive, suggest avoidance, or shift focus from emotions.
Question 4 of 5
A supervisor observes inconsistency in the psychiatric-mental health nurse's behavior toward a patient; the nurse is unreasonably concerned, overly kind, or irrationally hostile. The most appropriate explanation is that the nurse is displaying:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Countertransference occurs when a nurse projects personal emotions onto a client, leading to overinvolvement or negative reactions, affecting professional boundaries. Cultural humility, transference, and competency do not explain these erratic behaviors.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an example of an adverse childhood experience (ACE)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physical abuse is a recognized ACE, leading to long-term health consequences. Other options, while upsetting, do not meet the criteria for ACEs unless tied to severe trauma.