Complete Question Bank

ATI RN · ATI Mental Health · ATI Mental Health Practice A 2023

Full Question & Rationale Repository

Showing all 5 practice questions with expert explanatory rationales.

Question 1 of 5

After an assault by a patient, a nurse has difficulty sleeping, startles easily, and is preoccupied with the incident. The nurse said, 'That patient should not be allowed to get away with that behavior.' Which response poses the greatest barrier to the nurse's ability to provide therapeutic care?

A. Startle reactions
B. Difficulty sleeping
C. A wish for revenge
D. Preoccupation with the incident

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A wish for revenge

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for an infant who has a prescription for continuous pulse oximetry. The following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A. Placed infant under radiant warmer
B. Move the probe site every 3 hours
C. Heat the skin one minute prior to placing the program
D. Placed a sensor on the index finger

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Move the probe site every 3 hours

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is employed by a long-term residential treatment center that provides care to a variety of patients with chronic mental disorders. Which role would the nurse primarily assume when working with these patients?

A. Therapist
B. Medication administrator
C. Mediator
D. Educator

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Educator

Question 4 of 5

An elderly client tells the nurse that she had been constipated for the last few days and decided to use an over-the-counter fiber laxative that is dissolved in water. When reviewing the use of this laxative with the client, which of the following would the nurse include as a possible side effect?

A. Diarrhea
B. Nausea
C. Flatus
D. Stomach pain

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Flatus

Question 5 of 5

A client with body dysmorphic disorder is admitted to the inpatient unit. Based on the nurse's understanding about this disorder, the nurse would assess this client closely for which of the following?

A. Suicidal ideation
B. Escalating violence
C. Anorexia
D. Psychosis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Suicidal ideation

Ready to Guarantee Your Result?

Start Your ATI RN Preparation Journey Today

Access over 300,000 verified practice questions, comprehensive subject diagnostic exams, and timed clinical simulations engineered for success.

Browse Other Nursing Exams