2025-ati-rn-mental-health
1.Which statement by the nurse uses therapeutic communication?
A. "Don't worry; everything will be fine."
B. "Tell me more about how you’ve been feeling."
C. "You shouldn’t think like that."
D. "Let's change the subject."
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage expression.
2.What is the best response when a client with schizophrenia says, “I hear voices”?
A. "You're just imagining that."
B. "I don't hear anything, but I believe you are frightened."
C. "Those voices aren’t real."
D. "Let’s not talk about that now."
Rationale: Acknowledge feelings without reinforcing delusion.
3.Which of the following indicates active listening?
A. Nodding and maintaining eye contact
B. Taking notes constantly
C. Folding arms
D. Giving advice
Rationale: Active listening includes non-verbal cues.
4.A client states, “I feel hopeless.” What should the nurse say?
A. "Why do you feel that way?"
B. "You have so much to live for!"
C. "I’m here with you. Tell me more about that feeling."
D. "You'll be okay soon."
Rationale: Supportive presence and empathy are therapeutic.
5.Which technique helps clarify client statements?
A. Paraphrasing
B. Changing subject
C. Advising
D. Agreeing blindly
Rationale: Paraphrasing confirms understanding.
6.Which finding is expected in major depressive disorder (MDD)?
A. Pressured speech
1.Which statement by the nurse uses therapeutic communication?
A. "Don't worry; everything will be fine."
B. "Tell me more about how you’ve been feeling."
C. "You shouldn’t think like that."
D. "Let's change the subject."
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage expression.
2.What is the best response when a client with schizophrenia says, “I hear voices”?
A. "You're just imagining that."
B. "I don't hear anything, but I believe you are frightened."
C. "Those voices aren’t real."
D. "Let’s not talk about that now."
Rationale: Acknowledge feelings without reinforcing delusion.
3.Which of the following indicates active listening?
A. Nodding and maintaining eye contact
B. Taking notes constantly
C. Folding arms
D. Giving advice
Rationale: Active listening includes non-verbal cues.
4.A client states, “I feel hopeless.” What should the nurse say?
A. "Why do you feel that way?"
B. "You have so much to live for!"
C. "I’m here with you. Tell me more about that feeling."
D. "You'll be okay soon."
Rationale: Supportive presence and empathy are therapeutic.
5.Which technique helps clarify client statements?
A. Paraphrasing
B. Changing subject
C. Advising
D. Agreeing blindly
Rationale: Paraphrasing confirms understanding.
6.Which finding is expected in major depressive disorder (MDD)?
A. Pressured speech
