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ATI RN 2026\27
ATI RN ABUSE, AGGRESSION, AND VIOLENCE
TEST QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | UPDATED VERSION 2026\27.
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client. Select the three
findings that require immediate intervention.
A. Aggressive behavior
B. Heart rate
C. Respiratory rate
D. Blood pressure
E. Urine output-CORRECT ANS A. Aggressive behavior
B. Heart rate
D. Blood pressure
A charge nurse is preparing an in-service for staff members about non-suicidal self-
harm (NSSH). Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. NSSH is often used as a way to release painful emotions
B. NSSH indicates a client has developed a plan for suicide
C. NSSH occurs more often in males than females
D. NSSH is generally not dangerous to a clients physical health-CORRECT ANS A.
NSSH is often used as a way to release painful emotions
A nurse is caring for a client who is becoming aggressive. Which of the following de-
escalation techniques should the nurse use? (Select all that apply)
A. Approach the client with respect
B. Respond to the clients concerns
C. Block the doorway of the unit
D. Address the client in a soft voice
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E. Stand in front of the client when talking-CORRECT ANS A. Approach the client
with respect
B. Respond to the clients concerns
D. Address the client in a soft voice
A nurse is caring for a client who was recently placed in seclusion due to their
aggressive behavior. Which of the following statements made by the nurse indicates
an understanding of the role the neurological system plays in relation to
aggression?
A. Excessive hypothalamus reaction and inadequate regulation of the prefrontal
area will increase the likelihood on aggression in the client
B. Excessive amygdala reaction and inadequate regulation of the prefrontal area will
increase the likelihood-CORRECT ANS B. Excessive amygdala reaction and
inadequate regulation of the prefrontal area will increase the likelihood on
aggression in the client
A nurse is reviewing manifestations of non-suicidal self-harm (NSSH). Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as a warning sign that a client might be
engaging in self-hard behavior?
A. A client is talking to a friend about a recent job loss
B. A client is wearing long-sleeve shirts in hot weather
C. A client reports meditating when feeling upset
D. A client who takes an aerobics class to decrease stress-CORRECT ANS B. A
client is wearing long-sleeve shirts in hot weather
A nurse is caring for a client who experiences aggression. Which of the following
statements made by the client indicates the client experiences hostile aggression?
A. I let off steam by yelling out loud
B. I shattered a plate because I stubbed my toe in the kitchen
C. They made me mad so I hit them
D. I clinch my fist when I have to wait in traffic-CORRECT ANS C. They made me
mad so I hit them
A+ GRADED 2
ATI RN 2026\27
ATI RN ABUSE, AGGRESSION, AND VIOLENCE
TEST QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | UPDATED VERSION 2026\27.
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client. Select the three
findings that require immediate intervention.
A. Aggressive behavior
B. Heart rate
C. Respiratory rate
D. Blood pressure
E. Urine output-CORRECT ANS A. Aggressive behavior
B. Heart rate
D. Blood pressure
A charge nurse is preparing an in-service for staff members about non-suicidal self-
harm (NSSH). Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. NSSH is often used as a way to release painful emotions
B. NSSH indicates a client has developed a plan for suicide
C. NSSH occurs more often in males than females
D. NSSH is generally not dangerous to a clients physical health-CORRECT ANS A.
NSSH is often used as a way to release painful emotions
A nurse is caring for a client who is becoming aggressive. Which of the following de-
escalation techniques should the nurse use? (Select all that apply)
A. Approach the client with respect
B. Respond to the clients concerns
C. Block the doorway of the unit
D. Address the client in a soft voice
A+ GRADED 1
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E. Stand in front of the client when talking-CORRECT ANS A. Approach the client
with respect
B. Respond to the clients concerns
D. Address the client in a soft voice
A nurse is caring for a client who was recently placed in seclusion due to their
aggressive behavior. Which of the following statements made by the nurse indicates
an understanding of the role the neurological system plays in relation to
aggression?
A. Excessive hypothalamus reaction and inadequate regulation of the prefrontal
area will increase the likelihood on aggression in the client
B. Excessive amygdala reaction and inadequate regulation of the prefrontal area will
increase the likelihood-CORRECT ANS B. Excessive amygdala reaction and
inadequate regulation of the prefrontal area will increase the likelihood on
aggression in the client
A nurse is reviewing manifestations of non-suicidal self-harm (NSSH). Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as a warning sign that a client might be
engaging in self-hard behavior?
A. A client is talking to a friend about a recent job loss
B. A client is wearing long-sleeve shirts in hot weather
C. A client reports meditating when feeling upset
D. A client who takes an aerobics class to decrease stress-CORRECT ANS B. A
client is wearing long-sleeve shirts in hot weather
A nurse is caring for a client who experiences aggression. Which of the following
statements made by the client indicates the client experiences hostile aggression?
A. I let off steam by yelling out loud
B. I shattered a plate because I stubbed my toe in the kitchen
C. They made me mad so I hit them
D. I clinch my fist when I have to wait in traffic-CORRECT ANS C. They made me
mad so I hit them
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