ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing psychiatric advance directives (PAD) with a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PADs allow clients to outline treatment preferences, including medications and providers, for use if they lose capacity. Other options misrepresent PADs’ purpose or use.
Question 3 of 5
What is included in the scope of practice for a mental health nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mental health nurses can administer psychiatric medications, a key part of their scope. Surgery and diagnosing are outside their scope, and while therapeutic communication is used, the question likely seeks a single correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
Which situation is an exception to the rule of maintaining patient confidentiality?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Healthcare professionals are legally and ethically obligated to breach confidentiality if a patient poses a risk of harm to themselves or others, under the duty to warn and protect principle. Sharing with family without consent, public discussions, or unauthorized providers violates confidentiality.
Question 5 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 it’s broader.