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ATI CMS MENTAL HEALTH EXAM TEST LATEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||JUST OUT!!!
A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder.
The client transforms their anxiety into physical
manifestations. The nurse should recognize that the client
is exhibiting which of the following manifestations?
- Reaction formation
- Intellectualization
- Sublimation
- Somatization - ANSWER-- Sublimation
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about
naltrexone. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- The medication will allow me to gradually decrease my
alcohol intake
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- Taking this medication will reduce my cravings for
alcohol.
- If i drink alcohol with this medication, i will experience
ringing in my ears
- I will not experience alcohol withdrawal if i take this
medication - ANSWER-Taking this medication will reduce
my cravings for alcohol.
A nurse is caring for a client who has antisocial personality
disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take to intervene for manipulative behaviors during group
therapy?
- Ignore manipulative behaviors during the session
- Place the client in seclusion immediately after
inappropriate behavior occurs
- Bargain with the client regarding established behavioral
expectations
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- Discuss consequences of inappropriate behaviors -
ANSWER-- Discuss consequences of inappropriate
behaviors
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who
taking clozapine. For which of the following findings should
the nurse notify the provider?
- WBC count 3,500/mm3
- Platelets 200,000/mm3
- Potassium 3.7 mEq/L
- Sodium 140 mEq/L - ANSWER-- WBC count 3,500/mm3
A nurse is beginning a therapeutic relationship with a
client who has paranoid personality disorder. Which of the
following strategies should then nurse plan to use?
- Be vague when answering the clients questions about
instructions.
- Ask the client why he is suspicious of others
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- Demonstrate a neutral demeanor
- Use and overly friendly approach - ANSWER-
Demonstrate a neutral demeanor
A nurse is caring for a client who had dementia and asks
to see her partner, who died several years ago. Which of
the following responses should the nurse make when
using validation therapy?
- Lets take a walk, we can look for your partner
- You know your partner died many years ago
- I am sure you miss your partner
- Lets talk about your partners death - ANSWER-Lets take
a walk, we can look for your partner
A nurse is speaking with the partner of a client who is
beginning treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Which of the following statements by the partner indicates
an understanding of the treatment plan?
ATI CMS MENTAL HEALTH EXAM TEST LATEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||JUST OUT!!!
A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder.
The client transforms their anxiety into physical
manifestations. The nurse should recognize that the client
is exhibiting which of the following manifestations?
- Reaction formation
- Intellectualization
- Sublimation
- Somatization - ANSWER-- Sublimation
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about
naltrexone. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- The medication will allow me to gradually decrease my
alcohol intake
,2|Page
- Taking this medication will reduce my cravings for
alcohol.
- If i drink alcohol with this medication, i will experience
ringing in my ears
- I will not experience alcohol withdrawal if i take this
medication - ANSWER-Taking this medication will reduce
my cravings for alcohol.
A nurse is caring for a client who has antisocial personality
disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take to intervene for manipulative behaviors during group
therapy?
- Ignore manipulative behaviors during the session
- Place the client in seclusion immediately after
inappropriate behavior occurs
- Bargain with the client regarding established behavioral
expectations
,3|Page
- Discuss consequences of inappropriate behaviors -
ANSWER-- Discuss consequences of inappropriate
behaviors
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who
taking clozapine. For which of the following findings should
the nurse notify the provider?
- WBC count 3,500/mm3
- Platelets 200,000/mm3
- Potassium 3.7 mEq/L
- Sodium 140 mEq/L - ANSWER-- WBC count 3,500/mm3
A nurse is beginning a therapeutic relationship with a
client who has paranoid personality disorder. Which of the
following strategies should then nurse plan to use?
- Be vague when answering the clients questions about
instructions.
- Ask the client why he is suspicious of others
, 4|Page
- Demonstrate a neutral demeanor
- Use and overly friendly approach - ANSWER-
Demonstrate a neutral demeanor
A nurse is caring for a client who had dementia and asks
to see her partner, who died several years ago. Which of
the following responses should the nurse make when
using validation therapy?
- Lets take a walk, we can look for your partner
- You know your partner died many years ago
- I am sure you miss your partner
- Lets talk about your partners death - ANSWER-Lets take
a walk, we can look for your partner
A nurse is speaking with the partner of a client who is
beginning treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Which of the following statements by the partner indicates
an understanding of the treatment plan?
