PN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED ATI EXAM 3
2026 PRACTICE EXAM PREMIUM QUESTIONS
AND ACCURATE ANSWERS ONE HUNDRED
PERCENT CORRECT
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has bipolar
disorder and a new prescription for valproic acid. The nurse should
explain that the provider will routinely prescribe which of the
following tests while the client is taking valproic acid?
A) Electrocardiogram
B) Chest X-ray
C) Thyroid function tests
D) Liver function levels.
Answer: D) Liver function levels
◉ A nurse in the emergency room is collecting data from a client
who has heroin intoxication. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
A) Seizure activity
B) Respiratory depression
,C) Hypersensitivity to pain
D) Increased mental alertness.
Answer: B) Respiratory depression
◉ A nurse is assisting with a community presentation about
Alzheimer's disease. The nurse should conclude that a member of
the group requires further reinforcement of teaching when she
identifies which of the following findings as a manifestation of
Alzheimer's disease?
A) Impaired judgment
B) Sudden confusion
C) Decreased attention span
D) Short-term memory loss.
Answer: B) Sudden confusion
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has cocaine
intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
A) Low blood pressure
B) Increased mental alertness
C) Flat affect
D) Decreased body temp.
, Answer: B) Increased mental alter ness
◉ A nurse is assisting with the admission under court order
following the theft and destruction of a car. Which of the following
behaviors should the nurse expect the client to display?
A) Relief about finally receiving care for a problem for which he was
previously afraid to ask for help
B) Anger with the nursing staff for hospitalizing him against his will
C) Withdrawal from others due to shame over his recent actions
D) Remorse for stealing and destroying the car.
Answer: B) Anger with the nursing staff for hospitalizing him against
his will
◉ A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has
anorexia nervosa. The nurse should identify that which of the
following actions is contraindicated for this client.
A) Explaining that tube feedings are necessary if the client refuses
oral intake
B) Weighing the client each day prior to any oral intake
C) Permitting the client to spend some quiet time alone after each
meal
2026 PRACTICE EXAM PREMIUM QUESTIONS
AND ACCURATE ANSWERS ONE HUNDRED
PERCENT CORRECT
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has bipolar
disorder and a new prescription for valproic acid. The nurse should
explain that the provider will routinely prescribe which of the
following tests while the client is taking valproic acid?
A) Electrocardiogram
B) Chest X-ray
C) Thyroid function tests
D) Liver function levels.
Answer: D) Liver function levels
◉ A nurse in the emergency room is collecting data from a client
who has heroin intoxication. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
A) Seizure activity
B) Respiratory depression
,C) Hypersensitivity to pain
D) Increased mental alertness.
Answer: B) Respiratory depression
◉ A nurse is assisting with a community presentation about
Alzheimer's disease. The nurse should conclude that a member of
the group requires further reinforcement of teaching when she
identifies which of the following findings as a manifestation of
Alzheimer's disease?
A) Impaired judgment
B) Sudden confusion
C) Decreased attention span
D) Short-term memory loss.
Answer: B) Sudden confusion
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has cocaine
intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
A) Low blood pressure
B) Increased mental alertness
C) Flat affect
D) Decreased body temp.
, Answer: B) Increased mental alter ness
◉ A nurse is assisting with the admission under court order
following the theft and destruction of a car. Which of the following
behaviors should the nurse expect the client to display?
A) Relief about finally receiving care for a problem for which he was
previously afraid to ask for help
B) Anger with the nursing staff for hospitalizing him against his will
C) Withdrawal from others due to shame over his recent actions
D) Remorse for stealing and destroying the car.
Answer: B) Anger with the nursing staff for hospitalizing him against
his will
◉ A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has
anorexia nervosa. The nurse should identify that which of the
following actions is contraindicated for this client.
A) Explaining that tube feedings are necessary if the client refuses
oral intake
B) Weighing the client each day prior to any oral intake
C) Permitting the client to spend some quiet time alone after each
meal
