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A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements
by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens.
To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression.
To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence.
To assess remote memory, I should have the client repeat a list of objects.
To assess the client's abstract thinking, I should ask the client to identify our most recent presidents.
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,Question: 2 of 150 × CLOSE
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A client tells the nurse, "The FBI is following me and reading my thoughts." Which is the MOST therapeutic
response?
"That must be very frightening for you."
"There is no FBI following you."
"Why do you think the FBI would be interested in you?"
"You're safe here; no one can read your thoughts."
Full screen mode is in effect during your proctored testing.
Please Note. Attempting to exit out of full screen mode or pressing the escape button will result in an alert message sent to the proctor and may result in the termination of this assessment.
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,Question: 3 of 150 × CLOSE
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A nurse is obtaining a mental health history from an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the
nurse plan to take?
Interview the client in a private setting
Ask the client's family to answer all questions
Conduct the interview in a public waiting area
Avoid asking about sensitive topics
Full screen mode is in effect during your proctored testing.
Please Note. Attempting to exit out of full screen mode or pressing the escape button will result in an alert message sent to the proctor and may result in the termination of this assessment.
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, Question: 4 of 150 × CLOSE
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A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the unit after receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
First voiding
Short-term memory
Presence of gag reflex
Return of bowel sounds
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Please Note. Attempting to exit out of full screen mode or pressing the escape button will result in an alert message sent to the proctor and may result in the termination of this assessment.
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Time Remaining: 04:59:48
Pause Remaining: 00:05:00
PAUSE
A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements
by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens.
To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression.
To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence.
To assess remote memory, I should have the client repeat a list of objects.
To assess the client's abstract thinking, I should ask the client to identify our most recent presidents.
Full screen mode is in effect during your proctored testing.
Please Note. Attempting to exit out of full screen mode or pressing the escape button will result in an alert message sent to the proctor and may result in the termination of this assessment.
Copyright © 2026 Assessment Technologies Institute, L.L.C. All rights reserved.
,Question: 2 of 150 × CLOSE
Time Remaining: 04:57:20
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PAUSE
A client tells the nurse, "The FBI is following me and reading my thoughts." Which is the MOST therapeutic
response?
"That must be very frightening for you."
"There is no FBI following you."
"Why do you think the FBI would be interested in you?"
"You're safe here; no one can read your thoughts."
Full screen mode is in effect during your proctored testing.
Please Note. Attempting to exit out of full screen mode or pressing the escape button will result in an alert message sent to the proctor and may result in the termination of this assessment.
Copyright © 2026 Assessment Technologies Institute, L.L.C. All rights reserved.
,Question: 3 of 150 × CLOSE
Time Remaining: 04:56:00
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A nurse is obtaining a mental health history from an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the
nurse plan to take?
Interview the client in a private setting
Ask the client's family to answer all questions
Conduct the interview in a public waiting area
Avoid asking about sensitive topics
Full screen mode is in effect during your proctored testing.
Please Note. Attempting to exit out of full screen mode or pressing the escape button will result in an alert message sent to the proctor and may result in the termination of this assessment.
Copyright © 2026 Assessment Technologies Institute, L.L.C. All rights reserved.
, Question: 4 of 150 × CLOSE
Time Remaining: 04:53:51
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A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the unit after receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
First voiding
Short-term memory
Presence of gag reflex
Return of bowel sounds
Full screen mode is in effect during your proctored testing.
Please Note. Attempting to exit out of full screen mode or pressing the escape button will result in an alert message sent to the proctor and may result in the termination of this assessment.
Copyright © 2026 Assessment Technologies Institute, L.L.C. All rights reserved.
