NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED
EXAM 2025 ACTUAL EXAM A+ GRADED
1) When Admitting A Client To An Inpatient Mental Health Facility, A Nurse
Notices That The Client Seems Withdrawn And Appears Fearful. To
Establish Atrusting Nurse-Client Relationship, The Nurse Should First
a. Introduce The Client To Other Clients In The Day Room (Working Phase)
b. Inform The Client That Her Admission Will Be Confidential
(Orientationphase)
c. Assist The Client In Facilitating Behavioral Change (Working Phase)
d. Determine Coping Strategies That The Client Has Used In The
Past(Working Phase)
2) A Nurse Is Reviewing The Potential Adverse Effects Of Lithium With A
Client Who Began The Medication 2 Weeks Ago. For Which Of The
Following Shouldthe Nurse Instruct The Client To Monitor And Report To
The Provider?
a. Hearing Loss
b. Dry Persistent Cough
c. Bruising
d. Coarse Hand Tremor (Indication Toxicity )
3) A Nurse Is Caring For A Child Who Has Conduct Disorder And Is Behaving
, In Adestructive Manner, Throwing Objects, And Kicking Others. Which Of
The Following Therapeutic Nursing Interventions Is The Highest Priority?
a. Encourage Expression Of Feelings (Acknowledge Them)
b. Promote Attendance At An Assertiveness Training Group (How
To Beassertive Rather Than Aggressive)
c. Assist The Client To Perform Relaxation Breathing (Assist The Child Tocalm
Down)
d. Use A Therapeutic Holding Technique (The Greatest Risk To This
Child And Others Is Harm? Therefore, The Nurse’s Priority
Intervention Is Touse A Therapeutic Holding Technique To De-
Escalate The Behavior Andprevent Injury)
4) A Nurse In A Mental Health Facility Observes A Client Who Is Experiencing
Panic Level Of Anxiety. Which Of The Following Actions Should The Nurse
Takefirst?
a. Teach The Client A Relaxation Technique (After The Attack Has
Subsidedto Prevent Further Escalations Of Anxiety)
b. Establish An Exercise Routine For The Client (After The Attack
Hassubsided To Prevent Further Escalations Anxiety)
c. Assist The Client To Identify Anxiety Triggers
d. Accompany The Client To A Quiet Room
5) A Nurse Is Caring For A Client Who Is Taking Chlorpromazine For
Schizophrenia.Which Of The Following Assessment Findings Indicates That The
Client Is Experiencing Extrapyramidal Adverse Effects?
a. Fever And Sore Throat (Indicate Agranulocytosis)
b. Urinary Retention (Anticholinergic Side Effect)
, c. Postural Hypotension (Cardiovascular Side Effect)
d. Lip Smacking And Tongue Rolling (Indicate Long-Term
Extrapyramidalside Effects Associated With Typical
Antipsychotic Medications)
6) A Nurse Is Preparing To Administer Diazepam 7.5 Mg Iv Bolus To A Client
For Alcohol Withdrawal. Available Is Diazepam Injection 5 Mg/Ml. How
Many Mlshould The Nurse Administer? (Round The Answer To The Nearest
Tenth. Use Aleading Zero If Applicable. Do Not Use A Trailing Zero.)
1.5 Ml
7) A Nurse Is Assessing A Client In The Emergency Department. The Client
Appears Agitated, His Blood Pressure Is 152/94 Mm Hg, His Heart Rate Is
104/Min, And His Pupils Are Dilated. The Nurse Should Suspect
Intoxicationwith Which Of The Following Substances?
a. Heroin (Intoxication Constricted Pupils, Decrease Blood Pressure)
b. Cocaine (Intoxication Cause Tachycardia, Elevated Blood
Pressure,Dilated Pupils And Agitation)
c. Benzodiazepines (Decreased Blood Pressure)
d. Inhalants (Central Nervous System Depression)
8) A Nurse Is Educating The Parent Of A Child Who Has A New Diagnosis
Of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Which Of The Following Characteristics Of
Thisdisorder Should The Nurse Include In The Teaching?
a. Fear Of Abandonment (Separation Anxiety Disorder)
b. Language Delay (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
c. Hostile Behavior (Oppositional Defiant Disorder)
EXAM 2025 ACTUAL EXAM A+ GRADED
1) When Admitting A Client To An Inpatient Mental Health Facility, A Nurse
Notices That The Client Seems Withdrawn And Appears Fearful. To
Establish Atrusting Nurse-Client Relationship, The Nurse Should First
a. Introduce The Client To Other Clients In The Day Room (Working Phase)
b. Inform The Client That Her Admission Will Be Confidential
(Orientationphase)
c. Assist The Client In Facilitating Behavioral Change (Working Phase)
d. Determine Coping Strategies That The Client Has Used In The
Past(Working Phase)
2) A Nurse Is Reviewing The Potential Adverse Effects Of Lithium With A
Client Who Began The Medication 2 Weeks Ago. For Which Of The
Following Shouldthe Nurse Instruct The Client To Monitor And Report To
The Provider?
a. Hearing Loss
b. Dry Persistent Cough
c. Bruising
d. Coarse Hand Tremor (Indication Toxicity )
3) A Nurse Is Caring For A Child Who Has Conduct Disorder And Is Behaving
, In Adestructive Manner, Throwing Objects, And Kicking Others. Which Of
The Following Therapeutic Nursing Interventions Is The Highest Priority?
a. Encourage Expression Of Feelings (Acknowledge Them)
b. Promote Attendance At An Assertiveness Training Group (How
To Beassertive Rather Than Aggressive)
c. Assist The Client To Perform Relaxation Breathing (Assist The Child Tocalm
Down)
d. Use A Therapeutic Holding Technique (The Greatest Risk To This
Child And Others Is Harm? Therefore, The Nurse’s Priority
Intervention Is Touse A Therapeutic Holding Technique To De-
Escalate The Behavior Andprevent Injury)
4) A Nurse In A Mental Health Facility Observes A Client Who Is Experiencing
Panic Level Of Anxiety. Which Of The Following Actions Should The Nurse
Takefirst?
a. Teach The Client A Relaxation Technique (After The Attack Has
Subsidedto Prevent Further Escalations Of Anxiety)
b. Establish An Exercise Routine For The Client (After The Attack
Hassubsided To Prevent Further Escalations Anxiety)
c. Assist The Client To Identify Anxiety Triggers
d. Accompany The Client To A Quiet Room
5) A Nurse Is Caring For A Client Who Is Taking Chlorpromazine For
Schizophrenia.Which Of The Following Assessment Findings Indicates That The
Client Is Experiencing Extrapyramidal Adverse Effects?
a. Fever And Sore Throat (Indicate Agranulocytosis)
b. Urinary Retention (Anticholinergic Side Effect)
, c. Postural Hypotension (Cardiovascular Side Effect)
d. Lip Smacking And Tongue Rolling (Indicate Long-Term
Extrapyramidalside Effects Associated With Typical
Antipsychotic Medications)
6) A Nurse Is Preparing To Administer Diazepam 7.5 Mg Iv Bolus To A Client
For Alcohol Withdrawal. Available Is Diazepam Injection 5 Mg/Ml. How
Many Mlshould The Nurse Administer? (Round The Answer To The Nearest
Tenth. Use Aleading Zero If Applicable. Do Not Use A Trailing Zero.)
1.5 Ml
7) A Nurse Is Assessing A Client In The Emergency Department. The Client
Appears Agitated, His Blood Pressure Is 152/94 Mm Hg, His Heart Rate Is
104/Min, And His Pupils Are Dilated. The Nurse Should Suspect
Intoxicationwith Which Of The Following Substances?
a. Heroin (Intoxication Constricted Pupils, Decrease Blood Pressure)
b. Cocaine (Intoxication Cause Tachycardia, Elevated Blood
Pressure,Dilated Pupils And Agitation)
c. Benzodiazepines (Decreased Blood Pressure)
d. Inhalants (Central Nervous System Depression)
8) A Nurse Is Educating The Parent Of A Child Who Has A New Diagnosis
Of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Which Of The Following Characteristics Of
Thisdisorder Should The Nurse Include In The Teaching?
a. Fear Of Abandonment (Separation Anxiety Disorder)
b. Language Delay (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
c. Hostile Behavior (Oppositional Defiant Disorder)
