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ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B
A nurse is obtaining a mental health history from an older adult client.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Raise the pitch of the voice when speaking to the client
Begin the interview by explaining the plan of care
Interview the client in a private setting
Ask the client to complete a detailed questionnaire - -CORRECT
ANSWER--✔️Interview the client in a private setting
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal.
Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Diazepam 5 mg IV bolus
Clonidine 0.1 mg transdermal patch
Naltrexone 380 mg IM
Bupropion 150 mg PO - -CORRECT ANSWER--✔️Diazepam 5 mg IV bolus
A nurse is preparing to administer chlorpromazine 0.55 mg/kg PO to an
adolescent who weighs 110 lbs. Available is chlorpromazine syrup
10mg/5ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? - -CORRECT
ANSWER--✔️14 ml
A nurse in an outpatient mental health setting is collecting a health
history from a client who is taking paroxetine for depression. The client
reports to the nurse that he also takes herbal supplements. The nurse
should advise the client that which of the following supplements
interacts adversely with paroxetine?
1
, 2
St. John's wort
Saw palmetto
Echinacea
Ginkgo - -CORRECT ANSWER--✔️St. John's wort
A nurse is caring for a client in a mental facility. The nurse overhears
another staff member make derogatory comments to the client. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
Confront the staff member
Encourage the client to report the incident
Document the incident in the client's health record
Report the occurrence to the charge nurse - -CORRECT ANSWER--
✔️Report the occurrence to the charge nurse
A nurse is in a mental health clinic is planning care for a client who has a
new prescription for olanzapine. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse identify as the priority?
Advise the client to take frequent sips of water
Instruct the client to avoid driving during initial therapy
Consult a dietitian for a calorie-controlled diet plan
Recommend that the client exercise regularly - -CORRECT ANSWER--
✔️Instruct the client to avoid driving during initial therapy
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to begin undergoing
light therapy at home. Which of the following information should the
nurse include in the teaching?
Ensure a family member can be present during treatment
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, 3
Increase fluid intake for 24 hour before the treatment starts
Change position slowly when the treatment is complete
Avoid looking directly at the light during treatment - -CORRECT
ANSWER--✔️Avoid looking directly at the light during treatment
A charge nurse is preparing an educational session for a group of newly
licensed nurses to review client rights under the law. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make?
"Information regarding clients should remain confidential until after their
death"
"Failure to report suspected maltreatment or neglect of a disabled adult
is a felony in all states"
"As long as the client identity is disguised, their health information can
be shared between professionals on the internet"
"In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be
administered without consent" - -CORRECT ANSWER--✔️"In the event a
client threatens harm to others, medications can be administered
without consent"
While observing group therapy, a nurse recognizes that a client is
behaving in a way suggestive of dependent personality disorder. Which
of the following behaviors is consistent with this condition?
The client needs excessive external input to make everyday decisions
The client demonstrates a dedication to their job that excludes time for
leisure activities
The client adheres to a rigid set of rules
3
, 4
The client has difficulty starting new relationships unless they feel
accepted - -CORRECT ANSWER--✔️The client needs excessive external
input to make everyday decisions
A nurse in a mental health facility is planning discharge for a client who
has a history of alcohol use disorder. Which of the following post
discharge activities should the nurse plan to include?
Taking the oral medication buprenorphine to prevent alcohol use
Attending a relapse prevention group several times each week
Beginning a methadone treatment program at a local center
Living with their parent, who has promised to keep them away from
alcohol - -CORRECT ANSWER--✔️Attending a relapse prevention group
several times each week
A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of mild
Alzheimer's disease. The client's partner asks the nurse about expected
manifestations. The nurse should teach the partner to expect which of
the following manifestations to occur first?
Inability to recognize family memnbers
Chooses clothing that is inappropriate for the weather
Exhibits a change in personality
Frequently misplaces objects - -CORRECT ANSWER--✔️Frequently
misplaces objects
A client who has paranoid schizophrenia is attending a treatment
planning conference with a family member. During the discussion of the
medication adherence portion of the plan, a nurse notices that the family
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ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B
A nurse is obtaining a mental health history from an older adult client.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Raise the pitch of the voice when speaking to the client
Begin the interview by explaining the plan of care
Interview the client in a private setting
Ask the client to complete a detailed questionnaire - -CORRECT
ANSWER--✔️Interview the client in a private setting
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal.
Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Diazepam 5 mg IV bolus
Clonidine 0.1 mg transdermal patch
Naltrexone 380 mg IM
Bupropion 150 mg PO - -CORRECT ANSWER--✔️Diazepam 5 mg IV bolus
A nurse is preparing to administer chlorpromazine 0.55 mg/kg PO to an
adolescent who weighs 110 lbs. Available is chlorpromazine syrup
10mg/5ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? - -CORRECT
ANSWER--✔️14 ml
A nurse in an outpatient mental health setting is collecting a health
history from a client who is taking paroxetine for depression. The client
reports to the nurse that he also takes herbal supplements. The nurse
should advise the client that which of the following supplements
interacts adversely with paroxetine?
1
, 2
St. John's wort
Saw palmetto
Echinacea
Ginkgo - -CORRECT ANSWER--✔️St. John's wort
A nurse is caring for a client in a mental facility. The nurse overhears
another staff member make derogatory comments to the client. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
Confront the staff member
Encourage the client to report the incident
Document the incident in the client's health record
Report the occurrence to the charge nurse - -CORRECT ANSWER--
✔️Report the occurrence to the charge nurse
A nurse is in a mental health clinic is planning care for a client who has a
new prescription for olanzapine. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse identify as the priority?
Advise the client to take frequent sips of water
Instruct the client to avoid driving during initial therapy
Consult a dietitian for a calorie-controlled diet plan
Recommend that the client exercise regularly - -CORRECT ANSWER--
✔️Instruct the client to avoid driving during initial therapy
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to begin undergoing
light therapy at home. Which of the following information should the
nurse include in the teaching?
Ensure a family member can be present during treatment
2
, 3
Increase fluid intake for 24 hour before the treatment starts
Change position slowly when the treatment is complete
Avoid looking directly at the light during treatment - -CORRECT
ANSWER--✔️Avoid looking directly at the light during treatment
A charge nurse is preparing an educational session for a group of newly
licensed nurses to review client rights under the law. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make?
"Information regarding clients should remain confidential until after their
death"
"Failure to report suspected maltreatment or neglect of a disabled adult
is a felony in all states"
"As long as the client identity is disguised, their health information can
be shared between professionals on the internet"
"In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be
administered without consent" - -CORRECT ANSWER--✔️"In the event a
client threatens harm to others, medications can be administered
without consent"
While observing group therapy, a nurse recognizes that a client is
behaving in a way suggestive of dependent personality disorder. Which
of the following behaviors is consistent with this condition?
The client needs excessive external input to make everyday decisions
The client demonstrates a dedication to their job that excludes time for
leisure activities
The client adheres to a rigid set of rules
3
, 4
The client has difficulty starting new relationships unless they feel
accepted - -CORRECT ANSWER--✔️The client needs excessive external
input to make everyday decisions
A nurse in a mental health facility is planning discharge for a client who
has a history of alcohol use disorder. Which of the following post
discharge activities should the nurse plan to include?
Taking the oral medication buprenorphine to prevent alcohol use
Attending a relapse prevention group several times each week
Beginning a methadone treatment program at a local center
Living with their parent, who has promised to keep them away from
alcohol - -CORRECT ANSWER--✔️Attending a relapse prevention group
several times each week
A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of mild
Alzheimer's disease. The client's partner asks the nurse about expected
manifestations. The nurse should teach the partner to expect which of
the following manifestations to occur first?
Inability to recognize family memnbers
Chooses clothing that is inappropriate for the weather
Exhibits a change in personality
Frequently misplaces objects - -CORRECT ANSWER--✔️Frequently
misplaces objects
A client who has paranoid schizophrenia is attending a treatment
planning conference with a family member. During the discussion of the
medication adherence portion of the plan, a nurse notices that the family
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