ATI MENTAL HEALTH 2023 - EXAM 2024-2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100 % PASS A+ GRADE
A nurse is assessing a client immediately following an ECT procedure. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
A) Hypotension
B) Paralytic ileus
C) Memory loss
D) Nausea
E) Confusion - answer>>C, D, E
A nurse is leading a peer group discussion about the indications for ECT. Which
of the following indications should the nurse include in the discussion?
A) Borderline personality disorder
B) Acute withdrawal related to a substance use disorder
C) Bipolar disorder with rapid cycling
D) Dysphoric disorder - answer>>C
A nurse is planning care for a client following surgical implantation of a VNS
device. The nurse should plan to monitor for which of the following adverse
effects? (Select all that apply)
A) Voice changes
B) Seizure activity
C) Disorientation
,D) Dysphagia
E) Neck pain - answer>>A, D, E
A nurse observes a client who has OCD repeatedly applying, removing, and then
reapplying makeup. The nurse identifies that repetitive behavior in a client who
has OCD is due to which of the following underlying reasons?
A) Narcissistic behavior
B) Fear of rejection from staff
C) Attempt to reduce anxiety
D) Adverse effect of antidepressant medication - answer>>C
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A) Discuss new relaxation techniques
B) Show the client how to change his behavior
C) Distract the client with a television show
D) Stay with the client and remain quiet - answer>>D
A nurse is assessing a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
A) Excessive worry for 6 months
B) Impulsive decision making
C) Delayed reflexes
,D) Restlessness
E) Need for reassurance - answer>>A, D, E
A nurse is caring for a client who has body dysmorphic disorder. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
A) Assessing the client's risk for self harm
B) Instilling hope for positive outcomes
C) Encouraging the client to participate in group therapy sessions
D) Encouraging the client to participate in treatment decisions - answer>>A
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute stress disorder and is experiencing
severe anxiety. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A) Tell me about how you are feeling right now
B) You should focus on the positive things in your life to decrease your anxiety
C) Why do you believe you are experiencing this anxiety?
D) Let's discuss the medications your provider is prescribing to decrease your
anxiety - answer>>A
A nurse working on an acute mental health unit is caring for a client who has
PTSD. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that
apply)
A) Difficulty concentrating on tasks
B) Obsessive need to talk about the traumatic event
, C) Negative self-image
D) Recurring nightmares
E) Diminished reflees - answer>>A, C, D
A nurse is involved in a serious and prolonged mass casualty incident in the
emergency department. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use
to help prevent developing a trauma-related disorder? (Select all that apply)
A) Avoid thinking about the incident when it is over
B) Take breaks during the incident for food and water
C) Debrief with others following the incident
D) Hold emotions in check in the days following the incident
E) Take advantage of offered counseling - answer>>B, C, E
A nurse is collecting an admission history for a client who has acute stress
disorder (ASD). Which of the following information should the nurse expect to
collect?
A) The client remembers many details about the traumatic incident
B) The client expresses heightened elation about what is happening
C) The client states he first noticed manifestations of the disorder 6 weeks after
the traumatic incident occurred
D) The client expresses a sense of unreality about the traumatic event -
answer>>D
ANSWERS 100 % PASS A+ GRADE
A nurse is assessing a client immediately following an ECT procedure. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
A) Hypotension
B) Paralytic ileus
C) Memory loss
D) Nausea
E) Confusion - answer>>C, D, E
A nurse is leading a peer group discussion about the indications for ECT. Which
of the following indications should the nurse include in the discussion?
A) Borderline personality disorder
B) Acute withdrawal related to a substance use disorder
C) Bipolar disorder with rapid cycling
D) Dysphoric disorder - answer>>C
A nurse is planning care for a client following surgical implantation of a VNS
device. The nurse should plan to monitor for which of the following adverse
effects? (Select all that apply)
A) Voice changes
B) Seizure activity
C) Disorientation
,D) Dysphagia
E) Neck pain - answer>>A, D, E
A nurse observes a client who has OCD repeatedly applying, removing, and then
reapplying makeup. The nurse identifies that repetitive behavior in a client who
has OCD is due to which of the following underlying reasons?
A) Narcissistic behavior
B) Fear of rejection from staff
C) Attempt to reduce anxiety
D) Adverse effect of antidepressant medication - answer>>C
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A) Discuss new relaxation techniques
B) Show the client how to change his behavior
C) Distract the client with a television show
D) Stay with the client and remain quiet - answer>>D
A nurse is assessing a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
A) Excessive worry for 6 months
B) Impulsive decision making
C) Delayed reflexes
,D) Restlessness
E) Need for reassurance - answer>>A, D, E
A nurse is caring for a client who has body dysmorphic disorder. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
A) Assessing the client's risk for self harm
B) Instilling hope for positive outcomes
C) Encouraging the client to participate in group therapy sessions
D) Encouraging the client to participate in treatment decisions - answer>>A
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute stress disorder and is experiencing
severe anxiety. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A) Tell me about how you are feeling right now
B) You should focus on the positive things in your life to decrease your anxiety
C) Why do you believe you are experiencing this anxiety?
D) Let's discuss the medications your provider is prescribing to decrease your
anxiety - answer>>A
A nurse working on an acute mental health unit is caring for a client who has
PTSD. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that
apply)
A) Difficulty concentrating on tasks
B) Obsessive need to talk about the traumatic event
, C) Negative self-image
D) Recurring nightmares
E) Diminished reflees - answer>>A, C, D
A nurse is involved in a serious and prolonged mass casualty incident in the
emergency department. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use
to help prevent developing a trauma-related disorder? (Select all that apply)
A) Avoid thinking about the incident when it is over
B) Take breaks during the incident for food and water
C) Debrief with others following the incident
D) Hold emotions in check in the days following the incident
E) Take advantage of offered counseling - answer>>B, C, E
A nurse is collecting an admission history for a client who has acute stress
disorder (ASD). Which of the following information should the nurse expect to
collect?
A) The client remembers many details about the traumatic incident
B) The client expresses heightened elation about what is happening
C) The client states he first noticed manifestations of the disorder 6 weeks after
the traumatic incident occurred
D) The client expresses a sense of unreality about the traumatic event -
answer>>D
