ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM REVIEW
NEWEST 2026/2027 COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH
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A nurse is admitting a client who has a new diagnosis of bipolar disorder and is scheduled to
begin lithium therapy. When collecting a medical history from the client's adult daughter, which
of the following statements is the priority to report to the provider?
A. "My mother has diabetes that is controlled by her diet."
B. "My mother recently completed a course of prednisone for acute bronchitis."
C. "My mother received her flu vaccine last month."
D. "My mother is currently on furosemide for her congestive heart failure." - Answer>>> D.
"My mother is currently on furosemide for her congestive heart failure."
A nurse wants to use democratic leadership with a group whose purpose is to learn appropriate
conflict resolution techniques. The nurse is correct in implementing this form of group leadership
when she demonstrates which of the following actions?
A. Observes group techniques without interfering with the group process
B. Discusses a technique and then directs members to practice the technique
C. Asks for group suggestions of techniques and then support discussion
D. Suggests techniques and asks group members to reflect on their use
E. Democratic leadership supports group interaction and decision making to solve problems. -
Answer>>> A. Observes group techniques without interfering with the group process
A nurse is assisting with a court-ordered evaluation of a client who has antisocial personality
disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
,A. Demonstrates extreme anxiety when placed in a social situation
B. Has difficulty making even simple decisions
C. Attempts to convince other clients to give him their belongings
D. Becomes agitated if his personal area is not neat and orderly
E. Blames others for his past and current problems - Answer>>> C. Attempts to convince other
clients to give him their belongings
E. Blames others for his past and current problems
A nurse is preparing to provide an educational seminar on stress to other nursing staff. Which of
the following information should the nurse include in the discussion?
A. Excessive stressors cause the client to experience distress.
B. The body's initial adaptive response to stress is denial.
C. Absence of stressors results in homeostasis.
D. Negative, rather than positive, stressors produce a biological response. - Answer>>> A.
Excessive stressors cause the client to experience distress.
A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should
identify that which of the following clients requires a temporary emergency admission?
A. A client who has schizophrenia with delusions of grandeur
B. A client who has manifestations of depression and attempted suicide a year ago
C. A client who has borderline personality disorder and assaulted a homeless man with a metal
rod
,D. A client who has bipolar disorder and paces quickly around the room while talking to himself
- Answer>>> C. A client who has borderline personality disorder and assaulted a homeless man
with a metal rod
A nurse decides to put a client who has a psychotic disorder in seclusion overnight because the
unit is very short-staffed, and the client frequently fights with other clients. The nurse's actions
are an example of which of the following torts?
A. Invasion of privacy
B. False imprisonment
C. Assault
D. Battery - Answer>>> B. False imprisonment
A nurse is preparing a community education seminar about family violence. When discussing
types of violence, the nurse should include which of the following?
A. Refusing to pay bills for a dependent, even when funds are available, is neglect.
B. Intentionally causing an older adult to fall is an example of physical violence.
C. Striking an intimate partner is an example of sexual violence.
D. Failure to provide a stimulating environment for normal development is emotional abuse. -
Answer>>> B. Intentionally causing an older adult to fall is an example of physical violence.
A nurse is caring for an adult client who has injuries resulting from intimate partner abuse. The
client does not wish to report the violence to law enforcement authorities. Which of the
following nursing actions is the highest priority?
A. Advise the client about the location of women's shelters
, B. Encourage the client to participate in a support group for survivors of abuse
C. Implement case management to coordinate community and social services
D. Educate the client about the use of stress management techniques - Answer>>> A. Advise the
client about the location of women's shelters
A nurse is discussing silent rape reaction with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should identify
which of the following characteristics as expected for this type of reaction? (Select all that apply)
A. Sudden development of phobias
B. Development of substance use disorder
C. Increased level of anxiety during interview
D. Reactivation of a prior physical disorder
E. Unwillingness to discuss the sexual assault - Answer>>> A. Sudden development of phobias
C. Increased level of anxiety during interview
E. Unwillingness to discuss the sexual assault
A nurse is assessing a client who experienced sexual assault. Which of the following findings
indicate the client is experiencing an emotional reaction of rape-trauma syndrome? (Select all
that apply)
A. Genitourinary soreness
B. Difficulties with low self-esteem
C. Sleep disturbances
D. Emotional outburst
E. Difficulty making decisions - Answer>>> D. Emotional outburst
E. Difficulty making decisions
NEWEST 2026/2027 COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% ASSURED PASS | RATED A+
A nurse is admitting a client who has a new diagnosis of bipolar disorder and is scheduled to
begin lithium therapy. When collecting a medical history from the client's adult daughter, which
of the following statements is the priority to report to the provider?
A. "My mother has diabetes that is controlled by her diet."
B. "My mother recently completed a course of prednisone for acute bronchitis."
C. "My mother received her flu vaccine last month."
D. "My mother is currently on furosemide for her congestive heart failure." - Answer>>> D.
"My mother is currently on furosemide for her congestive heart failure."
A nurse wants to use democratic leadership with a group whose purpose is to learn appropriate
conflict resolution techniques. The nurse is correct in implementing this form of group leadership
when she demonstrates which of the following actions?
A. Observes group techniques without interfering with the group process
B. Discusses a technique and then directs members to practice the technique
C. Asks for group suggestions of techniques and then support discussion
D. Suggests techniques and asks group members to reflect on their use
E. Democratic leadership supports group interaction and decision making to solve problems. -
Answer>>> A. Observes group techniques without interfering with the group process
A nurse is assisting with a court-ordered evaluation of a client who has antisocial personality
disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
,A. Demonstrates extreme anxiety when placed in a social situation
B. Has difficulty making even simple decisions
C. Attempts to convince other clients to give him their belongings
D. Becomes agitated if his personal area is not neat and orderly
E. Blames others for his past and current problems - Answer>>> C. Attempts to convince other
clients to give him their belongings
E. Blames others for his past and current problems
A nurse is preparing to provide an educational seminar on stress to other nursing staff. Which of
the following information should the nurse include in the discussion?
A. Excessive stressors cause the client to experience distress.
B. The body's initial adaptive response to stress is denial.
C. Absence of stressors results in homeostasis.
D. Negative, rather than positive, stressors produce a biological response. - Answer>>> A.
Excessive stressors cause the client to experience distress.
A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should
identify that which of the following clients requires a temporary emergency admission?
A. A client who has schizophrenia with delusions of grandeur
B. A client who has manifestations of depression and attempted suicide a year ago
C. A client who has borderline personality disorder and assaulted a homeless man with a metal
rod
,D. A client who has bipolar disorder and paces quickly around the room while talking to himself
- Answer>>> C. A client who has borderline personality disorder and assaulted a homeless man
with a metal rod
A nurse decides to put a client who has a psychotic disorder in seclusion overnight because the
unit is very short-staffed, and the client frequently fights with other clients. The nurse's actions
are an example of which of the following torts?
A. Invasion of privacy
B. False imprisonment
C. Assault
D. Battery - Answer>>> B. False imprisonment
A nurse is preparing a community education seminar about family violence. When discussing
types of violence, the nurse should include which of the following?
A. Refusing to pay bills for a dependent, even when funds are available, is neglect.
B. Intentionally causing an older adult to fall is an example of physical violence.
C. Striking an intimate partner is an example of sexual violence.
D. Failure to provide a stimulating environment for normal development is emotional abuse. -
Answer>>> B. Intentionally causing an older adult to fall is an example of physical violence.
A nurse is caring for an adult client who has injuries resulting from intimate partner abuse. The
client does not wish to report the violence to law enforcement authorities. Which of the
following nursing actions is the highest priority?
A. Advise the client about the location of women's shelters
, B. Encourage the client to participate in a support group for survivors of abuse
C. Implement case management to coordinate community and social services
D. Educate the client about the use of stress management techniques - Answer>>> A. Advise the
client about the location of women's shelters
A nurse is discussing silent rape reaction with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should identify
which of the following characteristics as expected for this type of reaction? (Select all that apply)
A. Sudden development of phobias
B. Development of substance use disorder
C. Increased level of anxiety during interview
D. Reactivation of a prior physical disorder
E. Unwillingness to discuss the sexual assault - Answer>>> A. Sudden development of phobias
C. Increased level of anxiety during interview
E. Unwillingness to discuss the sexual assault
A nurse is assessing a client who experienced sexual assault. Which of the following findings
indicate the client is experiencing an emotional reaction of rape-trauma syndrome? (Select all
that apply)
A. Genitourinary soreness
B. Difficulties with low self-esteem
C. Sleep disturbances
D. Emotional outburst
E. Difficulty making decisions - Answer>>> D. Emotional outburst
E. Difficulty making decisions
