ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2023 WITH
NGN
1. A nurse is performing a cognitive assessment to distinguish
delirium from dementia in a client whose family reports episodes of
confusion. Which of the following assessment findings supports
the nurse's suspicion of delirium?: - Easily distracted
2. A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth to a stillborn baby.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?: "I'll stay with you
just in case you want to talk."
3. A nurse is caring for four clients in an emergency department.
The nurse should identify that which of the following clients can give
informed consent?-
: A 35-year-old client who has major depressive disorder
4. A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about nursing care
plans for clients who have depressive disorders. Which of the
following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding of the teaching?: "I will update the plan of care as a client's
manifestations of depression change."
5. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is assessing a client who
sustained injuries 12 hr ago following a motor-vehicle crash. The
client's admission blood alco-hol level was 325 mg/dL. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is
experiencing alcohol withdrawal?: Blood pressure 154/96 mm Hg
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has made repeated
physical threats toward others on the unit. Although the client does
not want to leave the unit, the nurse requests the provider to
transfer the client to a unit that is equipped to manage violent
behavior. Which of the following ethical principles should the nurse
apply in this situation?: Nonmaleficence
7. A nurse is discussing a 12-step program with a client who has
alcohol use disorder and is in an acute care facility undergoing
detoxification. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching?: The client should obtain a sponsor before discharge for an
increased chance of recovery.
8. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has been
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placed in seclusion after threatening to harm others on the unit.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?:
Renew the prescription for the client every 4 hr.
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9. A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client and
notices that the client appears withdrawn and fearful. To establish a
trusting nurse-client relationship, which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?: Inform the client that this admission is confidential.
10. A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has
severe schizoaf-fective disorder. The nurse should identify that
which of the following treat-ment options can offer interdisciplinary
services for the client at home?: Assertive community treatment
11. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a group of
clients. Which of the following actions by the nurse is an example
of the ethical principle of justice?: Spending adequate time with a client who is
verbally abusive.
12. 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 guardians indicates an understanding of their
child's illness?: "It is important for our child to have regular dental checkups."
13. A nurse is assessing a client who has major depressive
disorder and has been receiving amitriptyline for 1 week. Which of
the following outcomes should the nurse expect?: Greater risk of attempting
suicide as attect and energy improve
14. A nurse is planning care for a client who has generalized
anxiety disorder. At which of the following levels of anxiety should
the nurse plan to teach the client relaxation techniques?: Mild
15. 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 client's trigger foods.
16. A charge nurse on a mental health unit is discussing client
rights with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?: "Clients who are admitted involuntarily
maintain the right to give informed consent for procedures."
17. A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a
client who is experiencing adverse effects of chlorpromazine. The
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NGN
1. A nurse is performing a cognitive assessment to distinguish
delirium from dementia in a client whose family reports episodes of
confusion. Which of the following assessment findings supports
the nurse's suspicion of delirium?: - Easily distracted
2. A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth to a stillborn baby.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?: "I'll stay with you
just in case you want to talk."
3. A nurse is caring for four clients in an emergency department.
The nurse should identify that which of the following clients can give
informed consent?-
: A 35-year-old client who has major depressive disorder
4. A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about nursing care
plans for clients who have depressive disorders. Which of the
following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding of the teaching?: "I will update the plan of care as a client's
manifestations of depression change."
5. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is assessing a client who
sustained injuries 12 hr ago following a motor-vehicle crash. The
client's admission blood alco-hol level was 325 mg/dL. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is
experiencing alcohol withdrawal?: Blood pressure 154/96 mm Hg
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has made repeated
physical threats toward others on the unit. Although the client does
not want to leave the unit, the nurse requests the provider to
transfer the client to a unit that is equipped to manage violent
behavior. Which of the following ethical principles should the nurse
apply in this situation?: Nonmaleficence
7. A nurse is discussing a 12-step program with a client who has
alcohol use disorder and is in an acute care facility undergoing
detoxification. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching?: The client should obtain a sponsor before discharge for an
increased chance of recovery.
8. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has been
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NGN
placed in seclusion after threatening to harm others on the unit.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?:
Renew the prescription for the client every 4 hr.
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NGN
9. A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client and
notices that the client appears withdrawn and fearful. To establish a
trusting nurse-client relationship, which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?: Inform the client that this admission is confidential.
10. A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has
severe schizoaf-fective disorder. The nurse should identify that
which of the following treat-ment options can offer interdisciplinary
services for the client at home?: Assertive community treatment
11. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a group of
clients. Which of the following actions by the nurse is an example
of the ethical principle of justice?: Spending adequate time with a client who is
verbally abusive.
12. 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 guardians indicates an understanding of their
child's illness?: "It is important for our child to have regular dental checkups."
13. A nurse is assessing a client who has major depressive
disorder and has been receiving amitriptyline for 1 week. Which of
the following outcomes should the nurse expect?: Greater risk of attempting
suicide as attect and energy improve
14. A nurse is planning care for a client who has generalized
anxiety disorder. At which of the following levels of anxiety should
the nurse plan to teach the client relaxation techniques?: Mild
15. 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 client's trigger foods.
16. A charge nurse on a mental health unit is discussing client
rights with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?: "Clients who are admitted involuntarily
maintain the right to give informed consent for procedures."
17. A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a
client who is experiencing adverse effects of chlorpromazine. The
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