ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam Review
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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 - Correct Answer - C. Memory loss
D. Nausea
E. Confusion
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 - Correct Answer - C. Bipolar disorder with rapid cycling
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,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 - Correct Answer - A. Voice changes
D. Dysphagia
E. Neck pain
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 - Correct Answer - C. Attempt to reduce
anxiety
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 - Correct Answer - D. Stay with the client and
remain quiet
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,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 - Correct Answer - A. Excessive worry for 6 months
D. Restlessness
E. Need for reassurance
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 - Correct Answer - A.
Assessing the client's risk for self harm
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."
- Correct Answer - A. "Tell me about how you are feeling right now."
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, 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 reflexes - Correct Answer - A. Difficulty concentrating on tasks
C. Negative self-image
D. Recurring nightmares
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 - Correct Answer - B. Take breaks during the
incident for food and water
C. Debrief with others following the incident
E. Take advantage of offered counseling
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?
pg. 4
Newest 2025 Complete 150 Actual Exam
Questions with 100% Correct Verified Answers/
Rated A+
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 - Correct Answer - C. Memory loss
D. Nausea
E. Confusion
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 - Correct Answer - C. Bipolar disorder with rapid cycling
pg. 1
,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 - Correct Answer - A. Voice changes
D. Dysphagia
E. Neck pain
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 - Correct Answer - C. Attempt to reduce
anxiety
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 - Correct Answer - D. Stay with the client and
remain quiet
pg. 2
,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 - Correct Answer - A. Excessive worry for 6 months
D. Restlessness
E. Need for reassurance
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 - Correct Answer - A.
Assessing the client's risk for self harm
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."
- Correct Answer - A. "Tell me about how you are feeling right now."
pg. 3
, 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 reflexes - Correct Answer - A. Difficulty concentrating on tasks
C. Negative self-image
D. Recurring nightmares
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 - Correct Answer - B. Take breaks during the
incident for food and water
C. Debrief with others following the incident
E. Take advantage of offered counseling
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?
pg. 4
