Updated Latest Comprehensive Test Bank for ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam 5 Full Practice Questions and Verified Answers Based on Current Psychiatric Nursing Standards 2026–2027.

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A client with a diagnosis of depression who has attempted suicide says to the nurse, "I should
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have died. I've always been a failure. Nothing ever goes right for me." Which response by the
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nurse demonstrates therapeutic communication?
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1. "You have everything to live for."
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2. "Why do you see yourself as a failure?"
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3. "Feeling like this is all part of being depressed."
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4. "You've been feeling like a failure for a while?" - ANS :4
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The nurse visits a client at home. The client states, "I haven't slept at all the last couple of nights."
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Which response by the nurse demonstrates therapeutic communication?
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1. "I see."
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2. "Really?"



3. "You're having difficulty sleeping?"
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4. "Sometimes I have trouble sleeping too." - ANS :3
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A client experiencing disturbed thought processes believes that his food is being poisoned. Which
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communication technique should the nurse use to encourage the client to eat?
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1. Using open-ended questions and silence
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2. Sharing personal preference regarding food choices
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3. Documenting reasons why the client does not want to eat
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4. Offering opinions about the necessity of adequate nutrition - ANS :1
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A client admitted voluntarily for treatment of an anxiety disorder demands to be released from
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the hospital. Which action should the nurse take initially?
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1. Contact the client's health care provider (HCP).
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2. Call the client's family to arrange for transportation.
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3. Attempt to persuade the client to stay "for only a few more days."
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4. Tell the client that leaving would likely result in an involuntary commitment. - ANS :1
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When reviewing the admission assessment, the nurse notes that a client was admitted to the
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mental health unit involuntarily. Based on this type of admission, the nurse should provide
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which intervention for this client?
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1. Monitor closely for harm to self or others.
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2. Assist in completing an application for admission.
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3. Supply the client with written information about his or her mental illness.
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4. Provide an opportunity for the family to discuss why they felt the admission was needed. -
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When a client is admitted to an inpatient mental health unit with the diagnosis of anorexia
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nervosa, a cognitive behavioral approach is used as part of the treatment plan. The nurse plans
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care based on which purpose of this approach?
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1. Providing a supportive environment F F F




2. Examining intrapsychic conflicts and past issues F F F F F




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4. Helping the client to examine dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs - ANS :4
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A client is preparing to attend a Gamblers Anonymous meeting for the first time. The nurse should
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tell the client that which is the first step in this 12-step program?
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1. Admitting to having a problem F F F F




2. Substituting other activities for gambling F F F F




3. Stating that the gambling will be stopped
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