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ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS
LATEST VERSION 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who reports that he is angry with his partner
because she thinks he is just trying to gain attention. When the nurse attempts
to talk to the client, he becomes angry and tells her to leave. Which of the
following defense mechanism is the client demonstrating?
a. Denial
b. Displacement
c. Compensation
d. Rationalization
b. Displacement
A nurse is caring for a client who reports that he is angry with his partner
because she thinks he is just trying to gain attention. When the nurse attempts
to talk to the client, he becomes angry and tells her to leave. Which of the
following defense mechanism is the client demonstrating?
a. Denial
b. Displacement
c. Compensation
d. Rationalization
b. Displacement
A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a substance use
disorder with a staff nurse. Which of the following statements by the staff
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nurse should the charge nurse identify as countertransference?
a. "The client is just like my brother who finally overcame his habit"
b. "The client needs to accept responsibility for his substance use"
c. "The client generally shares his feelings during group therapy session"
d. "The client asked me to go on a date with him, but I refuse"
a. "The client is just like my brother who finally overcame his habit"
A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a substance use
disorder with a staff nurse. Which of the following statements by the staff
nurse should the charge nurse identify as countertransference?
a. "The client is just like my brother who finally overcame his habit"
b. "The client needs to accept responsibility for his substance use"
c. "The client generally shares his feelings during group therapy session"
d. "The client asked me to go on a date with him, but I refuse"
a. "The client is just like my brother who finally overcame his habit"
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to a mental health facility after
attempting suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Establish a rapport to foster trust
b. Implement continuous one-to-one observation
c. Ask the client to sign a no-suicide contract
d. Encourage the client to participate in group therapy
b. Implement continuous one-to-one observation
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to a mental health facility after
attempting suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Establish a rapport to foster trust
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b. Implement continuous one-to-one observation
c. Ask the client to sign a no-suicide contract
d. Encourage the client to participate in group therapy
b. Implement continuous one-to-one observation
A nurse is providing teaching for a newly licensed nurse about the
constructive use of defense mechanism. Which of the following examples
should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. A student who is upset with her teacher writes a story about an excellent
student
b. A school-age child whose mother died 2 years ago talks about her in
present tense.
c. A woman who has health concern postpones a medical appointment until
after a vacation.
d. An adult who was sexually abused as a child is unable to remember the
incident
a. A student who is upset with her teacher writes a story about an excellent student
A nurse is providing teaching for a newly licensed nurse about the
constructive use of defense mechanism. Which of the following examples
should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. A student who is upset with her teacher writes a story about an excellent
student
b. A school-age child whose mother died 2 years ago talks about her in
present tense.
c. A woman who has health concern postpones a medical appointment until
after a vacation.
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d. An adult who was sexually abused as a child is unable to remember the
incident
a. A student who is upset with her teacher writes a story about an excellent student
A nurse in an inpatient mental health facility is assessing a client who has
schizophrenia and is taking haloperidol. Which of the following clinical
findings is the nurse's priority?
a. High fever
b. Urinary hesitancy
c. Insomnia
d. Headache
a. High fever
A nurse in an inpatient mental health facility is assessing a client who has
schizophrenia and is taking haloperidol. Which of the following clinical
findings is the nurse's priority?
a. High fever
b. Urinary hesitancy
c. Insomnia
d. Headache
a. High fever
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a recent diagnosis of antisocial
personality disorder. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse
include in the care plan?
a. The client recognizes the importance of others
b. The client conforms to social norms regarding clothing choices
c. The client reduces self-dramatization
d. The client treats others with respect
d. The client treats others with respect
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a recent diagnosis of antisocial
personality disorder. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse
include in the care plan?
ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS
LATEST VERSION 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who reports that he is angry with his partner
because she thinks he is just trying to gain attention. When the nurse attempts
to talk to the client, he becomes angry and tells her to leave. Which of the
following defense mechanism is the client demonstrating?
a. Denial
b. Displacement
c. Compensation
d. Rationalization
b. Displacement
A nurse is caring for a client who reports that he is angry with his partner
because she thinks he is just trying to gain attention. When the nurse attempts
to talk to the client, he becomes angry and tells her to leave. Which of the
following defense mechanism is the client demonstrating?
a. Denial
b. Displacement
c. Compensation
d. Rationalization
b. Displacement
A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a substance use
disorder with a staff nurse. Which of the following statements by the staff
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nurse should the charge nurse identify as countertransference?
a. "The client is just like my brother who finally overcame his habit"
b. "The client needs to accept responsibility for his substance use"
c. "The client generally shares his feelings during group therapy session"
d. "The client asked me to go on a date with him, but I refuse"
a. "The client is just like my brother who finally overcame his habit"
A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a substance use
disorder with a staff nurse. Which of the following statements by the staff
nurse should the charge nurse identify as countertransference?
a. "The client is just like my brother who finally overcame his habit"
b. "The client needs to accept responsibility for his substance use"
c. "The client generally shares his feelings during group therapy session"
d. "The client asked me to go on a date with him, but I refuse"
a. "The client is just like my brother who finally overcame his habit"
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to a mental health facility after
attempting suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Establish a rapport to foster trust
b. Implement continuous one-to-one observation
c. Ask the client to sign a no-suicide contract
d. Encourage the client to participate in group therapy
b. Implement continuous one-to-one observation
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to a mental health facility after
attempting suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Establish a rapport to foster trust
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b. Implement continuous one-to-one observation
c. Ask the client to sign a no-suicide contract
d. Encourage the client to participate in group therapy
b. Implement continuous one-to-one observation
A nurse is providing teaching for a newly licensed nurse about the
constructive use of defense mechanism. Which of the following examples
should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. A student who is upset with her teacher writes a story about an excellent
student
b. A school-age child whose mother died 2 years ago talks about her in
present tense.
c. A woman who has health concern postpones a medical appointment until
after a vacation.
d. An adult who was sexually abused as a child is unable to remember the
incident
a. A student who is upset with her teacher writes a story about an excellent student
A nurse is providing teaching for a newly licensed nurse about the
constructive use of defense mechanism. Which of the following examples
should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. A student who is upset with her teacher writes a story about an excellent
student
b. A school-age child whose mother died 2 years ago talks about her in
present tense.
c. A woman who has health concern postpones a medical appointment until
after a vacation.
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d. An adult who was sexually abused as a child is unable to remember the
incident
a. A student who is upset with her teacher writes a story about an excellent student
A nurse in an inpatient mental health facility is assessing a client who has
schizophrenia and is taking haloperidol. Which of the following clinical
findings is the nurse's priority?
a. High fever
b. Urinary hesitancy
c. Insomnia
d. Headache
a. High fever
A nurse in an inpatient mental health facility is assessing a client who has
schizophrenia and is taking haloperidol. Which of the following clinical
findings is the nurse's priority?
a. High fever
b. Urinary hesitancy
c. Insomnia
d. Headache
a. High fever
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a recent diagnosis of antisocial
personality disorder. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse
include in the care plan?
a. The client recognizes the importance of others
b. The client conforms to social norms regarding clothing choices
c. The client reduces self-dramatization
d. The client treats others with respect
d. The client treats others with respect
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a recent diagnosis of antisocial
personality disorder. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse
include in the care plan?
