NU 326 MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE QUIZ 1 (ATI) | 2026
UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | ALREADY
PASSED
A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder
and states, "I no longer take my medication because I like the feeling of being
manic." Which of the following responses by the nurse is an example of
therapeutic communication? Answer - "You feel better when you don't take
your medication?"
A nurse is planning reminiscence therapy for an older adult client. The nurse
should identify which of the following goals for the client's therapy? Answer -
The client will gain increased self-esteem.
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an 18-month-old toddler
who has a fractured left femur. Which of the following statements by the
toddler's parents should cause the nurse to suspect child abuse? Answer - "My
child was riding a bicycle and fell off."
A nurse in a pediatric emergency department is caring for four clients. The
nurse should suspect possible abuse with which of the following clients?
Answer - A 9-month-old infant who reportedly nearly drowned after climbing
into the tub and turning on the water.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of colon cancer. Shortly
after the client receives the diagnosis, the nurse enters the client's room and
the client begins yelling, "I have received terrible care here and no one cares
, about me." The nurse should recognize that the client is demonstrating which
of the following defense mechanisms? Answer - Deplacement
A nurse receives a call on a crisis intervention hotline from a client. Which of
the following statement should the nurse identify as an overt statement
indicating the client's risk for suicide? Answer - "There's no point in living any
longer."
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and started taking paroxetine
one week ago. The client states to the nurse, "My family would be better off
without me." Which of the following responses should the nurse take? Answer
- "You sound upset. Are you thinking of hurting yourself?"
A nurse is admitting a client following care in the emergency department for an
intentional overdose of opioids. The client states, "I feel so alone. No one can
help me." Which of the following responses by the nurse is therapeutic?
Answer - "I would like to sit and talk with you."
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The client states, "My
internal organs have turned to stone." The nurse should document this finding
as which of the following types of delusions? Answer - Somatic
A nurse is conducting a counseling session with a client who has a substance
use disorder. The client repeatedly asks personal questions about the nurse.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Answer - Explain that
this time is designated to focus on the client.
A nurse is preparing to apply wrist restraints on a client who is threatening to
harm others and has not responded to less invasive interventions. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? Answer - Document the
client's behavior every 15 minutes while restraints are in place.
UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | ALREADY
PASSED
A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder
and states, "I no longer take my medication because I like the feeling of being
manic." Which of the following responses by the nurse is an example of
therapeutic communication? Answer - "You feel better when you don't take
your medication?"
A nurse is planning reminiscence therapy for an older adult client. The nurse
should identify which of the following goals for the client's therapy? Answer -
The client will gain increased self-esteem.
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an 18-month-old toddler
who has a fractured left femur. Which of the following statements by the
toddler's parents should cause the nurse to suspect child abuse? Answer - "My
child was riding a bicycle and fell off."
A nurse in a pediatric emergency department is caring for four clients. The
nurse should suspect possible abuse with which of the following clients?
Answer - A 9-month-old infant who reportedly nearly drowned after climbing
into the tub and turning on the water.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of colon cancer. Shortly
after the client receives the diagnosis, the nurse enters the client's room and
the client begins yelling, "I have received terrible care here and no one cares
, about me." The nurse should recognize that the client is demonstrating which
of the following defense mechanisms? Answer - Deplacement
A nurse receives a call on a crisis intervention hotline from a client. Which of
the following statement should the nurse identify as an overt statement
indicating the client's risk for suicide? Answer - "There's no point in living any
longer."
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and started taking paroxetine
one week ago. The client states to the nurse, "My family would be better off
without me." Which of the following responses should the nurse take? Answer
- "You sound upset. Are you thinking of hurting yourself?"
A nurse is admitting a client following care in the emergency department for an
intentional overdose of opioids. The client states, "I feel so alone. No one can
help me." Which of the following responses by the nurse is therapeutic?
Answer - "I would like to sit and talk with you."
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The client states, "My
internal organs have turned to stone." The nurse should document this finding
as which of the following types of delusions? Answer - Somatic
A nurse is conducting a counseling session with a client who has a substance
use disorder. The client repeatedly asks personal questions about the nurse.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Answer - Explain that
this time is designated to focus on the client.
A nurse is preparing to apply wrist restraints on a client who is threatening to
harm others and has not responded to less invasive interventions. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? Answer - Document the
client's behavior every 15 minutes while restraints are in place.
