Virtual ATI RN Mental Health 2026 Proctored Exam with
All NGN 70 Level 3 Passing Screenshot Questions and
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER WITH 100% PASS s
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, SECTION 1: THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION (Questions 1-10)
Question 1
A client with major depressive disorder states, "I don't see the point anymore. Everything is hopeless."
What is the nurse's priority response?
• A) "Everything will get better soon."
• B) "Why do you feel that way?"
• C) "It sounds like you're feeling hopeless. Are you thinking of hurting yourself?"
• D) "Have you been taking your medication?"
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER WITH 100% PASS : C
Rationale: The greatest risk is suicide. The nurse must directly assess for suicidal ideation and plan
before implementing any other interventions. Avoid false reassurance (A) or asking "why" (B),
which can seem judgmental .
Question 2
A client with schizophrenia tells the nurse, "The FBI has bugged my apartment and is monitoring my
every move." The nurse documents this as which type of delusion?
• A) Grandiose
• B) Somatic
• C) Persecutory
• D) Referential
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER WITH 100% PASS : C
Rationale: A persecutory delusion involves a false belief that one is being harassed, watched, or plotted
against. A grandiose delusion involves inflated self-importance. A somatic delusion focuses on the body.
A referential delusion is the belief that everyday events are directed at the client .
Question 3
A client with schizophrenia tells the nurse, "I am the President of the United States." Which response is
most therapeutic?
• A) "No, you're in a hospital, not the White House."
• B) "It must be hard to have so much responsibility."
• C) "Who did you choose as your Vice President?"
All NGN 70 Level 3 Passing Screenshot Questions and
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER WITH 100% PASS s
,
,
, SECTION 1: THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION (Questions 1-10)
Question 1
A client with major depressive disorder states, "I don't see the point anymore. Everything is hopeless."
What is the nurse's priority response?
• A) "Everything will get better soon."
• B) "Why do you feel that way?"
• C) "It sounds like you're feeling hopeless. Are you thinking of hurting yourself?"
• D) "Have you been taking your medication?"
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER WITH 100% PASS : C
Rationale: The greatest risk is suicide. The nurse must directly assess for suicidal ideation and plan
before implementing any other interventions. Avoid false reassurance (A) or asking "why" (B),
which can seem judgmental .
Question 2
A client with schizophrenia tells the nurse, "The FBI has bugged my apartment and is monitoring my
every move." The nurse documents this as which type of delusion?
• A) Grandiose
• B) Somatic
• C) Persecutory
• D) Referential
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER WITH 100% PASS : C
Rationale: A persecutory delusion involves a false belief that one is being harassed, watched, or plotted
against. A grandiose delusion involves inflated self-importance. A somatic delusion focuses on the body.
A referential delusion is the belief that everyday events are directed at the client .
Question 3
A client with schizophrenia tells the nurse, "I am the President of the United States." Which response is
most therapeutic?
• A) "No, you're in a hospital, not the White House."
• B) "It must be hard to have so much responsibility."
• C) "Who did you choose as your Vice President?"
