ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which action is most therapeutic for a client with panic-level anxiety?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Remain with the client. This is most therapeutic because it provides immediate support and reassurance, helping to calm the client and prevent further escalation of panic. Remaining with the client shows empathy and offers a sense of security, which can help the client feel safer and more in control of their anxiety.
Choices A, C, and D do not address the immediate need for support and connection that a client in panic-level anxiety requires. Resting in bed may isolate the client, medication may not address the root cause, and joining a therapy group may not be feasible or helpful in the moment. Thus, choice B is the most appropriate response for managing panic-level anxiety effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a parent who lost a 12-year-old child in a car crash 2 years ago. Which of the following findings indicates the client is exhibiting manifestations of prolonged grieving?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In prolonged grief, individuals may struggle to move forward and avoid changing their environment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about confidentiality with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confidentiality may be broken if required by law, such as with a court order.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is admitting a client who reports feeling depressed, sad, moody, and overly anxious. Which of the following is the nurse’s assessment priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct assessment priority in this scenario is suicide risk (
C). This is because the client's reported symptoms of feeling depressed, sad, moody, and overly anxious indicate a potential risk of self-harm or suicide. Assessing for suicide risk is crucial to ensure the client's safety and well-being. Coping abilities (
A) and support systems (
B) are important factors to consider but assessing suicide risk takes precedence in this situation. Psychiatric history (
D) may provide valuable information but is not as urgent as assessing for immediate safety concerns.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports bilateral knee pain after hiking this past weekend in the mountains on rough ground. He says he is concerned because his cousin died from bone cancer recently. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should provide reassurance while ensuring proper medical evaluation.