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,PN ATI Mental Health 2023 NGN: 200
Practice Q&A on Legal/Ethical Issues,
Therapeutic Communication, Psychiatric
Disorders, Psychopharmacology,
Nursing Interventions, Crisis Care, and
Clinical Judgment with Rationales.
PN Mental Health Practice Questions
with Rationales
A client with major depressive disorder
says, "Nothing matters anymore." Which is
the best response?
A) "You have so much to live for."
B) "Are you thinking of harming yourself?"
C) "I understand how you feel."
D) "Why do you feel that way?"
, Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B
Rationale: The priority is to assess for
suicidal ideation. Asking directly about self-
harm is essential for safety. Option A
minimizes feelings; option C is
nontherapeutic (assuming understanding);
option D asks "why," which can seem
judgmental.
2. Care of a Client in a Manic Phase
A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar
disorder who is in a manic phase. Which
intervention is most important?
A) Encourage group activities.
B) Provide high-calorie finger foods.
C) Limit physical activity.
D) Offer detailed explanations of rules.
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B
,PN ATI Mental Health 2023 NGN: 200
Practice Q&A on Legal/Ethical Issues,
Therapeutic Communication, Psychiatric
Disorders, Psychopharmacology,
Nursing Interventions, Crisis Care, and
Clinical Judgment with Rationales.
PN Mental Health Practice Questions
with Rationales
A client with major depressive disorder
says, "Nothing matters anymore." Which is
the best response?
A) "You have so much to live for."
B) "Are you thinking of harming yourself?"
C) "I understand how you feel."
D) "Why do you feel that way?"
, Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B
Rationale: The priority is to assess for
suicidal ideation. Asking directly about self-
harm is essential for safety. Option A
minimizes feelings; option C is
nontherapeutic (assuming understanding);
option D asks "why," which can seem
judgmental.
2. Care of a Client in a Manic Phase
A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar
disorder who is in a manic phase. Which
intervention is most important?
A) Encourage group activities.
B) Provide high-calorie finger foods.
C) Limit physical activity.
D) Offer detailed explanations of rules.
Correct ☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B
