ATI CMS MENTAL HEALTH EXAM TEST
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LATEST VERSION 2026 | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
, QUESTION 1
A charge nurse is discussing transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A) TMS is indicated for clients who have schizophrenia spectrum disorders
B) I will provide postanesthesia care following TMS
C) TMS treatments usually last 5-10 minutes
D) I will schedule the client for daily TMS treatments for the first several weeks
Answer: D) I will schedule the client for daily TMS treatments for the first several
weeks
Rationale: TMS treatments are typically scheduled daily for the first several weeks
(usually 4-6 weeks) as part of the standard treatment protocol. TMS does not require anesthesia,
is not primarily indicated for schizophrenia (it is primarily used for treatment-resistant
depression), and sessions typically last 30-60 minutes, not 5-10 minutes -1.
QUESTION 2
A charge nurse is discussing confidentiality requirements with a newly licensed nurse.
Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the
information?
A) "I am legally required to notify a client's employer about a substance use disorder"
B) "If a client is involuntarily committed, I can discuss information with the client's next of
, kin"
C) "I can discuss a client's treatment with others as long as they are employees of the facility"
D) "I must obtain written consent before sharing any client information with outside providers"
Answer: D) I must obtain written consent before sharing any client information
with outside providers
Rationale: The correct understanding of confidentiality is that written consent is required
before sharing client information with outside providers, as protected by HIPAA regulations.
Involuntary commitment does not automatically grant permission to share information with next
of kin, and discussing treatment with facility employees should be limited to those with a need-
to-know basis. Employers are not entitled to information about a client's substance use disorder
without the client's consent -7.
QUESTION 3
A charge nurse is discussing the use of restraints with a newly licensed nurse. Which of
the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the
appropriate use of restraints?
A) "I can apply restraints for up to 8 hours for an adult client"
B) "Restraints can be discontinued when the client can follow the nurse's directions"
C) "I only need to document the client's vital signs every 2 hours"
D) "A provider's order is not required for chemical restraints"
BANK
LATEST VERSION 2026 | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
, QUESTION 1
A charge nurse is discussing transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A) TMS is indicated for clients who have schizophrenia spectrum disorders
B) I will provide postanesthesia care following TMS
C) TMS treatments usually last 5-10 minutes
D) I will schedule the client for daily TMS treatments for the first several weeks
Answer: D) I will schedule the client for daily TMS treatments for the first several
weeks
Rationale: TMS treatments are typically scheduled daily for the first several weeks
(usually 4-6 weeks) as part of the standard treatment protocol. TMS does not require anesthesia,
is not primarily indicated for schizophrenia (it is primarily used for treatment-resistant
depression), and sessions typically last 30-60 minutes, not 5-10 minutes -1.
QUESTION 2
A charge nurse is discussing confidentiality requirements with a newly licensed nurse.
Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the
information?
A) "I am legally required to notify a client's employer about a substance use disorder"
B) "If a client is involuntarily committed, I can discuss information with the client's next of
, kin"
C) "I can discuss a client's treatment with others as long as they are employees of the facility"
D) "I must obtain written consent before sharing any client information with outside providers"
Answer: D) I must obtain written consent before sharing any client information
with outside providers
Rationale: The correct understanding of confidentiality is that written consent is required
before sharing client information with outside providers, as protected by HIPAA regulations.
Involuntary commitment does not automatically grant permission to share information with next
of kin, and discussing treatment with facility employees should be limited to those with a need-
to-know basis. Employers are not entitled to information about a client's substance use disorder
without the client's consent -7.
QUESTION 3
A charge nurse is discussing the use of restraints with a newly licensed nurse. Which of
the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the
appropriate use of restraints?
A) "I can apply restraints for up to 8 hours for an adult client"
B) "Restraints can be discontinued when the client can follow the nurse's directions"
C) "I only need to document the client's vital signs every 2 hours"
D) "A provider's order is not required for chemical restraints"
