D E R O T C O R P · H TL A E H L A T N E M
★ATI★ ATI Nursing Education
NURSING Assessment Technologies Institute
EST. 1998
A D V A N C I N G T H E S C I E N C E O F N U R S I N G E D U C AT I O N
ATI Mental Health — Proctored Examination
CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W · P H A R M ACO LO G Y · D I S O R D E RS · T H E RA P E U T I C
TECHNIQUES
INSTITUTION ATI Nursing Education EXAM TYPE Proctored Examination
SUBJECT Mental Health Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE Comprehensive Proctored TOTAL QUESTIONS 100 Questions
Examination
FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the TOPICS Pharmacology · Disorders ·
Single Best Answer Violence · Therapies
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Covers substance use disorders, neurocognitive disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders,
bipolar spectrum, schizophrenia, and psychopharmacology.
▸ Includes therapeutic techniques, defense mechanisms, crisis intervention, and family violence content.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
, MENTAL HEALTH NURSING — COMPREHENSIVE
Questions 1 – 100
PROCTORED REVIEW
1. What is an expected finding in Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?
A. Euphoria
B. Confusion
C. Hypertension
D. Hyperactivity
CORRECT ANSWER B — Confusion
RATIONALE Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is caused by thiamine (B1) deficiency, commonly
seen in chronic alcohol use. Expected findings include confusion, ataxia,
nystagmus, and memory impairment (confabulation).
2. What is an expected finding with heroin intoxication?
A. Dilated pupils
B. Respiratory depression
C. Hypertension
D. Hyperthermia
CORRECT ANSWER B — Respiratory depression
RATIONALE Heroin is an opioid CNS depressant. Intoxication causes respiratory depression,
pinpoint pupils, decreased bowel sounds, and altered level of consciousness.
Respiratory depression is the most life-threatening effect.
★ATI★ ATI Nursing Education
NURSING Assessment Technologies Institute
EST. 1998
A D V A N C I N G T H E S C I E N C E O F N U R S I N G E D U C AT I O N
ATI Mental Health — Proctored Examination
CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W · P H A R M ACO LO G Y · D I S O R D E RS · T H E RA P E U T I C
TECHNIQUES
INSTITUTION ATI Nursing Education EXAM TYPE Proctored Examination
SUBJECT Mental Health Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE Comprehensive Proctored TOTAL QUESTIONS 100 Questions
Examination
FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the TOPICS Pharmacology · Disorders ·
Single Best Answer Violence · Therapies
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Covers substance use disorders, neurocognitive disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders,
bipolar spectrum, schizophrenia, and psychopharmacology.
▸ Includes therapeutic techniques, defense mechanisms, crisis intervention, and family violence content.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
, MENTAL HEALTH NURSING — COMPREHENSIVE
Questions 1 – 100
PROCTORED REVIEW
1. What is an expected finding in Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?
A. Euphoria
B. Confusion
C. Hypertension
D. Hyperactivity
CORRECT ANSWER B — Confusion
RATIONALE Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is caused by thiamine (B1) deficiency, commonly
seen in chronic alcohol use. Expected findings include confusion, ataxia,
nystagmus, and memory impairment (confabulation).
2. What is an expected finding with heroin intoxication?
A. Dilated pupils
B. Respiratory depression
C. Hypertension
D. Hyperthermia
CORRECT ANSWER B — Respiratory depression
RATIONALE Heroin is an opioid CNS depressant. Intoxication causes respiratory depression,
pinpoint pupils, decreased bowel sounds, and altered level of consciousness.
Respiratory depression is the most life-threatening effect.
