Mental Health - ATI Proctored Practice Test Questions
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1. A nurse is assessing a client for risk factors for the development of depres-
sion. The nurse should identify that which of the following factors places the
client at an increased risk for depression?: The client has COPD
2. A nurse observes a client on a mental health unit pushing on the lock unit
door. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?: "It appears as
though you would like to open the door."
3. A client who has a recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder is placed in a room
with a client who has severe depression. The client who has depression reports
to the nurse, "My roommate never sleeps and keep me up, too." Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?: Move the client who has bipolar disorder to a private
room
4. A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who has schizophrenia and
is taking clozapine. Which of the following values should the nurse identify as
a contraindication for receiving clozapine?: WBC count 2,500/mm3
5. A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.
Which of the following findings places the client at the greatest risk for self -di-
rected injury or injuring others?: Command hallucinations
6. A nurse on an acute mental health facility is receiving change-of-shift report
for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?: A
client who is experiencing delusions of persecution
7. A nurse is caring for a client who is in an abusive relationship and is assisting
in the development of a safety plan. Which of the following actions is the first
component of a safety plan.: Identify sings of escalation of violence
8. A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has bulimia nervosa and is
5% above their ideal body weight. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan?: Identify the clients trigger foods
9. A nurse is teaching the guardians of a client about their adolescent child's
diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following statements made by the
guardian indicates an understanding of their child's illness?: "It is important for our child
to have regular dental checkups."
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, 10. A nurse is assessing a client who has bulimia nervosa. The nurse should
expect which of the following findings?: Tooth erosion
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And Answers Verified A+
1. A nurse is assessing a client for risk factors for the development of depres-
sion. The nurse should identify that which of the following factors places the
client at an increased risk for depression?: The client has COPD
2. A nurse observes a client on a mental health unit pushing on the lock unit
door. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?: "It appears as
though you would like to open the door."
3. A client who has a recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder is placed in a room
with a client who has severe depression. The client who has depression reports
to the nurse, "My roommate never sleeps and keep me up, too." Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?: Move the client who has bipolar disorder to a private
room
4. A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who has schizophrenia and
is taking clozapine. Which of the following values should the nurse identify as
a contraindication for receiving clozapine?: WBC count 2,500/mm3
5. A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.
Which of the following findings places the client at the greatest risk for self -di-
rected injury or injuring others?: Command hallucinations
6. A nurse on an acute mental health facility is receiving change-of-shift report
for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?: A
client who is experiencing delusions of persecution
7. A nurse is caring for a client who is in an abusive relationship and is assisting
in the development of a safety plan. Which of the following actions is the first
component of a safety plan.: Identify sings of escalation of violence
8. A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has bulimia nervosa and is
5% above their ideal body weight. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan?: Identify the clients trigger foods
9. A nurse is teaching the guardians of a client about their adolescent child's
diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following statements made by the
guardian indicates an understanding of their child's illness?: "It is important for our child
to have regular dental checkups."
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, 10. A nurse is assessing a client who has bulimia nervosa. The nurse should
expect which of the following findings?: Tooth erosion
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