ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2023 B

ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice
2023 B
A nurse is talking with a client who is at risk for suicide following their partner's death. Which of
the following statements should the nurse make?
"I feel very sorry for the loneliness you must be experiencing."
"Suicide is not the appropriate way to cope with loss."
"Losing someone close to you must be very upsetting."
"I know how difficult it is to lose a loved one."
"Losing someone close to you must be very upsetting."
A charge nurse is discussing the characteristics of a nurse-client relationship with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse include in the
discussion? (Select all that apply.)
The needs of both participants are met.
An emotional commitment exists between the participants.
It is goal-directed.
Behavioral change is encouraged.
A termination date is established.
It is goal-directed.
Behavioral change is encouraged.
A termination date is established.
A nurse is in the working phase of a therapeutic relationship with a client who has
methamphetamine use disorder. Which of the following actions indicates transference behavior?
The client asks the nurse if they will go out to dinner together.
The client accuses the nurse of being controlling just like an ex-partner.
The client reminds the nurse of a friend who died from substance toxicity.
The client becomes angry and threatens to engage in self harm.
The client accuses the nurse of being controlling just like an ex-partner.
A nurse is planning care for the termination phase of a nurse-client relationship. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Discussing ways to use new behaviors
Practicing new problem-solving skills
Developing goals
Establishing boundaries
Discussing ways to use new behaviors
A nurse is orienting a new client to a mental health unit. When explaining the unit's community
meetings, which of the following statements should the nurse make?
"You and a group of other clients will meet to discuss your treatment plans."
"Community meetings have a specific agenda that is established by staff."
"You and the other clients will meet with staff to discuss common problems."
"Community meetings are an excellent opportunity to explore your personal mental health
issues."
"You and the other clients will meet with staff to discuss common problems."
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have to check with my partner and see if they think I
am ready to go home." The nurse replies, "How do you feel about going home today?" Which
clarifying technique is the nurse using to enhance communication with the client?
Pacing
Reflecting
Paraphrasing
Restating
Reflecting
Which of the following actions should the nurse take when demonstrating an empathic presence
to a client? (Select all that apply.)
Use an open posture.
Write down what the client says to avoid forgetting details.
Establish and maintain eye contact.
Nod in agreement with the client throughout the conversation.
Sit facing the client.
Use an open posture.
Establish and maintain eye contact.
Sit facing the client.
A nurse is caring for a client who is concerned about being discharged to home with a new
colostomy because of being an avid swimmer. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make? (Select all that apply.)
"You will do great! You just have to get used it."
"Why are you worried about going home?"
"Your daily routines will be different when you get home."
"Tell me about the support system you'll have after you leave the hospital."
"It sounds like you are not sure how having a colostomy will affect swimming."
"Your daily routines will be different when you get home."
"Tell me about the support system you'll have after you leave the hospital."
"It sounds like you are not sure how having a colostomy will affect swimming."
Which of the following strategies should a nurse use to establish a helping relationship with a
client?