ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED
FINAL BANK 2026 TESTED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver due to
alcohol use disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse
suspect?
A) Acrocyanosis
B) Arrhythmias
C) Ascites
D) Weight gain.
Answer: C) Ascites
⩥ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has binge-eating disorder.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A) Amenorrhea
B) Abdominal pain
C) Restricted caloric intake
D) Frequent use of laxatives.
Answer: B) Abdominal pain
⩥ A nurse is assisting with the collection of admission data for a client
who has anorexia nervosa. The client has lost 11.4 kg (25lb.) over the
,past month and currently weighs 38.6 kg (85 lb.). The nurse should
expect which of the following findings?
A) Flushed extremities
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Loose stools
D) Amenorrhea.
Answer: D) Amenorrhea
⩥ A nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder. Following
withdrawal, which of the following medications should the nurse expect
to administer to the client during maintenance?
A) Methadone
B) Disulfiram
C) Chlordiazepoxide
D) Naloxone.
Answer: B) Disulfiram
⩥ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has post-traumatic stress
(PTSD) due to a sexual assault that occurred 3 months ago. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
, A) Increased hours of sleep each day
B) Repeatedly talking about the assault
C) Dreams about the assault
D) Decreased responsiveness to stimuli.
Answer: C) Dreams about the assault
⩥ A nurse in an acute mental health facility is participating in a nursing
staff discussion about the legal aspects of involuntary admissions. Which
of the following information should the nurse include?
A) A client who is involuntarily admitted must take prescribed
medications
B) An involuntary admission of a client is limited to 2 weeks
C) A client who is involuntarily admitted can leave the facility against
medical advice
D) An involuntary admission is justified if the client is a danger to
others.
Answer: D) An involuntary admission is justified if the client is a danger
to others
⩥ A nurse in a mental heath unit is contributing to the plan of care for a
client who is receiving treatment for self-inflicted injuries. The nurse
should identify which of the following interventions as the priority for
this client.
FINAL BANK 2026 TESTED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver due to
alcohol use disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse
suspect?
A) Acrocyanosis
B) Arrhythmias
C) Ascites
D) Weight gain.
Answer: C) Ascites
⩥ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has binge-eating disorder.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A) Amenorrhea
B) Abdominal pain
C) Restricted caloric intake
D) Frequent use of laxatives.
Answer: B) Abdominal pain
⩥ A nurse is assisting with the collection of admission data for a client
who has anorexia nervosa. The client has lost 11.4 kg (25lb.) over the
,past month and currently weighs 38.6 kg (85 lb.). The nurse should
expect which of the following findings?
A) Flushed extremities
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Loose stools
D) Amenorrhea.
Answer: D) Amenorrhea
⩥ A nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder. Following
withdrawal, which of the following medications should the nurse expect
to administer to the client during maintenance?
A) Methadone
B) Disulfiram
C) Chlordiazepoxide
D) Naloxone.
Answer: B) Disulfiram
⩥ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has post-traumatic stress
(PTSD) due to a sexual assault that occurred 3 months ago. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
, A) Increased hours of sleep each day
B) Repeatedly talking about the assault
C) Dreams about the assault
D) Decreased responsiveness to stimuli.
Answer: C) Dreams about the assault
⩥ A nurse in an acute mental health facility is participating in a nursing
staff discussion about the legal aspects of involuntary admissions. Which
of the following information should the nurse include?
A) A client who is involuntarily admitted must take prescribed
medications
B) An involuntary admission of a client is limited to 2 weeks
C) A client who is involuntarily admitted can leave the facility against
medical advice
D) An involuntary admission is justified if the client is a danger to
others.
Answer: D) An involuntary admission is justified if the client is a danger
to others
⩥ A nurse in a mental heath unit is contributing to the plan of care for a
client who is receiving treatment for self-inflicted injuries. The nurse
should identify which of the following interventions as the priority for
this client.
