ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /
ALREADY GRADED
A nurse is obtaining a mental health history from an older adult client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Raise the pitch of the voice when speaking to the client
Begin the interview by explaining the plan of care
Interview the client in a private setting
Ask the client to complete a detailed questionnaire - ANSWER//Interview the client in a
private setting
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the
following medications should the nurse administer first?
Diazepam 5 mg IV bolus
Clonidine 0.1 mg transdermal patch
Naltrexone 380 mg IM
Bupropion 150 mg PO - ANSWER//Diazepam 5 mg IV bolus
A nurse is preparing to administer chlorpromazine 0.55 mg/kg PO to an adolescent who
weighs 110 lbs. Available is chlorpromazine syrup 10mg/5ml. How many ml should the
nurse administer? - ANSWER//14 ml
A nurse in an outpatient mental health setting is collecting a health history from a client
who is taking paroxetine for depression. The client reports to the nurse that he also
takes herbal supplements. The nurse should advise the client that which of the following
supplements interacts adversely with paroxetine?
St. John's wort
Saw palmetto
Echinacea
Ginkgo - ANSWER//St. John's wort
A nurse is caring for a client in a mental facility. The nurse overhears another staff
member make derogatory comments to the client. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
Confront the staff member
Encourage the client to report the incident
Document the incident in the client's health record
Report the occurrence to the charge nurse - ANSWER//Report the occurrence to the
charge nurse
,A nurse is in a mental health clinic is planning care for a client who has a new
prescription for olanzapine. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
identify as the priority?
Advise the client to take frequent sips of water
Instruct the client to avoid driving during initial therapy
Consult a dietitian for a calorie-controlled diet plan
Recommend that the client exercise regularly - ANSWER//Instruct the client to avoid
driving during initial therapy
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to begin undergoing light therapy at
home. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Ensure a family member can be present during treatment
Increase fluid intake for 24 hour before the treatment starts
Change position slowly when the treatment is complete
Avoid looking directly at the light during treatment - ANSWER//Avoid looking directly at
the light during treatment
A charge nurse is preparing an educational session for a group of newly licensed
nurses to review client rights under the law. Which of the following statements should
the nurse make?
"Information regarding clients should remain confidential until after their death"
"Failure to report suspected maltreatment or neglect of a disabled adult is a felony in all
states"
"As long as the client identity is disguised, their health information can be shared
between professionals on the internet"
"In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be administered without
consent" - ANSWER//"In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can
be administered without consent"
While observing group therapy, a nurse recognizes that a client is behaving in a way
suggestive of dependent personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors is
consistent with this condition?
The client needs excessive external input to make everyday decisions
The client demonstrates a dedication to their job that excludes time for leisure activities
The client adheres to a rigid set of rules
The client has difficulty starting new relationships unless they feel accepted -
ANSWER//The client needs excessive external input to make everyday decisions
A nurse in a mental health facility is planning discharge for a client who has a history of
alcohol use disorder. Which of the following post discharge activities should the nurse
plan to include?
Taking the oral medication buprenorphine to prevent alcohol use
Attending a relapse prevention group several times each week
Beginning a methadone treatment program at a local center
, Living with their parent, who has promised to keep them away from alcohol -
ANSWER//Attending a relapse prevention group several times each week
A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of mild Alzheimer's disease.
The client's partner asks the nurse about expected manifestations. The nurse should
teach the partner to expect which of the following manifestations to occur first?
Inability to recognize family memnbers
Chooses clothing that is inappropriate for the weather
Exhibits a change in personality
Frequently misplaces objects - ANSWER//Frequently misplaces objects
A client who has paranoid schizophrenia is attending a treatment planning conference
with a family member. During the discussion of the medication adherence portion of the
plan, a nurse notices that the family member seems distracted. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Call the family member to the side to inquire if they have questions or concerns about
the treatment plan
Advise the family member that this treatment plan has been developed specifically for
the client to follow
Ask the family member if they have any thoughts or questions about the treatment plan
Document that the family member does not support the medication treatment plan -
ANSWER//
A nurse in a emergency department is admitting a client who reports experiencing a
headache and heart palpitations after having a glass of wine 1 hr ago. The client has a
history of depression and blood pressure of 210/105 mmHg and a temperature of 103/8
F. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Administer phentolamine 5 mg IV to the client
Apply a hypothermic blanket to the client
Determine the client's prescribed medication regimen
Initiate IV access for the client - ANSWER//Determine the client's prescribed medication
regimen
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and has wandered into the
day room looking for their deceased partner. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
Move the client to a room near the nurses' station
Limit visitors until the client is oriented to the environment
Tell the client that their partner is deceased
Talk with the client about activities they enjoyed with their partner - ANSWER//Talk with
the client about activities they enjoyed with their partner
A nurse is reviewing routine laboratory values for several clients who are taking lithium
carbonate. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess further for findings
indicating lithium toxicity?
A client who has a fasting blood glucose level of 80 mg/dl
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /
ALREADY GRADED
A nurse is obtaining a mental health history from an older adult client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Raise the pitch of the voice when speaking to the client
Begin the interview by explaining the plan of care
Interview the client in a private setting
Ask the client to complete a detailed questionnaire - ANSWER//Interview the client in a
private setting
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the
following medications should the nurse administer first?
Diazepam 5 mg IV bolus
Clonidine 0.1 mg transdermal patch
Naltrexone 380 mg IM
Bupropion 150 mg PO - ANSWER//Diazepam 5 mg IV bolus
A nurse is preparing to administer chlorpromazine 0.55 mg/kg PO to an adolescent who
weighs 110 lbs. Available is chlorpromazine syrup 10mg/5ml. How many ml should the
nurse administer? - ANSWER//14 ml
A nurse in an outpatient mental health setting is collecting a health history from a client
who is taking paroxetine for depression. The client reports to the nurse that he also
takes herbal supplements. The nurse should advise the client that which of the following
supplements interacts adversely with paroxetine?
St. John's wort
Saw palmetto
Echinacea
Ginkgo - ANSWER//St. John's wort
A nurse is caring for a client in a mental facility. The nurse overhears another staff
member make derogatory comments to the client. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
Confront the staff member
Encourage the client to report the incident
Document the incident in the client's health record
Report the occurrence to the charge nurse - ANSWER//Report the occurrence to the
charge nurse
,A nurse is in a mental health clinic is planning care for a client who has a new
prescription for olanzapine. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
identify as the priority?
Advise the client to take frequent sips of water
Instruct the client to avoid driving during initial therapy
Consult a dietitian for a calorie-controlled diet plan
Recommend that the client exercise regularly - ANSWER//Instruct the client to avoid
driving during initial therapy
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to begin undergoing light therapy at
home. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Ensure a family member can be present during treatment
Increase fluid intake for 24 hour before the treatment starts
Change position slowly when the treatment is complete
Avoid looking directly at the light during treatment - ANSWER//Avoid looking directly at
the light during treatment
A charge nurse is preparing an educational session for a group of newly licensed
nurses to review client rights under the law. Which of the following statements should
the nurse make?
"Information regarding clients should remain confidential until after their death"
"Failure to report suspected maltreatment or neglect of a disabled adult is a felony in all
states"
"As long as the client identity is disguised, their health information can be shared
between professionals on the internet"
"In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be administered without
consent" - ANSWER//"In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can
be administered without consent"
While observing group therapy, a nurse recognizes that a client is behaving in a way
suggestive of dependent personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors is
consistent with this condition?
The client needs excessive external input to make everyday decisions
The client demonstrates a dedication to their job that excludes time for leisure activities
The client adheres to a rigid set of rules
The client has difficulty starting new relationships unless they feel accepted -
ANSWER//The client needs excessive external input to make everyday decisions
A nurse in a mental health facility is planning discharge for a client who has a history of
alcohol use disorder. Which of the following post discharge activities should the nurse
plan to include?
Taking the oral medication buprenorphine to prevent alcohol use
Attending a relapse prevention group several times each week
Beginning a methadone treatment program at a local center
, Living with their parent, who has promised to keep them away from alcohol -
ANSWER//Attending a relapse prevention group several times each week
A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of mild Alzheimer's disease.
The client's partner asks the nurse about expected manifestations. The nurse should
teach the partner to expect which of the following manifestations to occur first?
Inability to recognize family memnbers
Chooses clothing that is inappropriate for the weather
Exhibits a change in personality
Frequently misplaces objects - ANSWER//Frequently misplaces objects
A client who has paranoid schizophrenia is attending a treatment planning conference
with a family member. During the discussion of the medication adherence portion of the
plan, a nurse notices that the family member seems distracted. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Call the family member to the side to inquire if they have questions or concerns about
the treatment plan
Advise the family member that this treatment plan has been developed specifically for
the client to follow
Ask the family member if they have any thoughts or questions about the treatment plan
Document that the family member does not support the medication treatment plan -
ANSWER//
A nurse in a emergency department is admitting a client who reports experiencing a
headache and heart palpitations after having a glass of wine 1 hr ago. The client has a
history of depression and blood pressure of 210/105 mmHg and a temperature of 103/8
F. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Administer phentolamine 5 mg IV to the client
Apply a hypothermic blanket to the client
Determine the client's prescribed medication regimen
Initiate IV access for the client - ANSWER//Determine the client's prescribed medication
regimen
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and has wandered into the
day room looking for their deceased partner. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
Move the client to a room near the nurses' station
Limit visitors until the client is oriented to the environment
Tell the client that their partner is deceased
Talk with the client about activities they enjoyed with their partner - ANSWER//Talk with
the client about activities they enjoyed with their partner
A nurse is reviewing routine laboratory values for several clients who are taking lithium
carbonate. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess further for findings
indicating lithium toxicity?
A client who has a fasting blood glucose level of 80 mg/dl
