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ATI Mental Health Final Exam 2026–2027 |
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A nurse in an acute mental health facility is reviewing the medication records for a
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group of clients. The nurse should expect a prescription for memantine for a
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client who has which of the following diagnoses?
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Answer: Alzheimer’s disease # #
A nurse is collecting data from a client who takes an MAOI for treatment of
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depression. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report
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to the provider?
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Answer: Elevated blood pressure
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A nurse is reviewing the medications of a client who has bipolar disorder and a
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new prescription for lithium. The nurse should identify that it is safe to administer
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which of the following medications while the client is taking lithium?
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Answer: Valproic acid # #
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has cocaine intoxication. Which of the
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following findings should the nurse expect?
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Answer: Increased mental alertness
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A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The nurse notices that the
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client is pacing up and down the hall very rapidly and muttering in an angry
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manner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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Answer: Approach the client in a nonthreatening manner.
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A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the
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following findings should the nurse expect?
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Answer: Tremors, diaphoresis, and tachycardia
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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of
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the following instructions should the nurse include?
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Answer: “Take the medication in the morning to prevent insomnia.”
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A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and is taking
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phenelzine. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following
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foods?
Answer: Aged cheese # #
A nurse is assessing a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which
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of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Answer: Hypervigilance #
A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing acute mania. Which of
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the following interventions should the nurse include?
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Answer: Provide a quiet, low-stimulation environment
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A nurse is evaluating the understanding of a client who has a new prescription for
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clozapine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for
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further teaching?#
Answer: “I will not need to have my blood drawn while taking this medication.”
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A nurse is assessing a client who is taking haloperidol. Which of the following
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findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of neuroleptic malignant
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syndrome (NMS)? #
Answer: Muscle rigidity and fever
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A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the
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following behaviors should the nurse expect?
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Answer: Impulsivity and fear of abandonment
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A nurse is preparing to administer risperidone to a client who has schizophrenia.
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The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
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Answer: Weight gain # #
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and a
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new prescription for lamotrigine. Which of the following instructions should the
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nurse include?
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Answer: “Report any skin rash immediately.”
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A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the
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following actions should the nurse take first?
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Answer: Stay with the client and remain calm
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A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
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findings should the nurse expect?
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Answer: Lanugo #
A nurse is discussing the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) with a client who
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has severe depression. Which of the following statements by the client indicates
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understanding?
Answer: “I will receive a muscle relaxant before the procedure.”
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ATI Mental Health Final Exam 2026–2027 |
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Comprehensive Study Guide with # # #
Questions, Verified Answers & Detailed # # # #
Rationales (Complete PDF) # #
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is reviewing the medication records for a
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group of clients. The nurse should expect a prescription for memantine for a
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client who has which of the following diagnoses?
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Answer: Alzheimer’s disease # #
A nurse is collecting data from a client who takes an MAOI for treatment of
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depression. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report
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to the provider?
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Answer: Elevated blood pressure
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A nurse is reviewing the medications of a client who has bipolar disorder and a
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new prescription for lithium. The nurse should identify that it is safe to administer
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which of the following medications while the client is taking lithium?
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Answer: Valproic acid # #
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has cocaine intoxication. Which of the
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following findings should the nurse expect?
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Answer: Increased mental alertness
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A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The nurse notices that the
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client is pacing up and down the hall very rapidly and muttering in an angry
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manner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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Answer: Approach the client in a nonthreatening manner.
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A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the
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following findings should the nurse expect?
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Answer: Tremors, diaphoresis, and tachycardia
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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of
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the following instructions should the nurse include?
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Answer: “Take the medication in the morning to prevent insomnia.”
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A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and is taking
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phenelzine. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following
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foods?
Answer: Aged cheese # #
A nurse is assessing a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which
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of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Answer: Hypervigilance #
A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing acute mania. Which of
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the following interventions should the nurse include?
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Answer: Provide a quiet, low-stimulation environment
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A nurse is evaluating the understanding of a client who has a new prescription for
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clozapine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for
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further teaching?#
Answer: “I will not need to have my blood drawn while taking this medication.”
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A nurse is assessing a client who is taking haloperidol. Which of the following
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findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of neuroleptic malignant
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syndrome (NMS)? #
Answer: Muscle rigidity and fever
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A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the
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following behaviors should the nurse expect?
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Answer: Impulsivity and fear of abandonment
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A nurse is preparing to administer risperidone to a client who has schizophrenia.
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The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
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Answer: Weight gain # #
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and a
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new prescription for lamotrigine. Which of the following instructions should the
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nurse include?
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Answer: “Report any skin rash immediately.”
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A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the
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following actions should the nurse take first?
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Answer: Stay with the client and remain calm
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A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
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findings should the nurse expect?
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Answer: Lanugo #
A nurse is discussing the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) with a client who
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has severe depression. Which of the following statements by the client indicates
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understanding?
Answer: “I will receive a muscle relaxant before the procedure.”
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