Approved ATI RN Mental Health Proctored Exam 2023/2026
with NGN: 70 Real Exam Questions and Answers - 180 Questions
and Answers Already Graded A+ Premium Exam Tested And
Verified
Subject Area Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Description This exam assesses advanced knowledge of psychiatric-mental health nursing,
including therapeutic communication, psychopharmacology, crisis intervention,
and management of mental health disorders across the lifespan. It emphasizes
evidence-based practice, ethical-legal considerations, and the latest DSM-5-TR
diagnostic criteria.
Expected Grade A+
Total Questions 180
Duration 3 hours
Learning Outcomes 1. Apply therapeutic communication techniques in complex clinical scenarios.
2. Analyze psychopharmacological interventions and their side effect profiles.
3. Evaluate nursing interventions for patients with comorbid psychiatric and
medical conditions.
4. Integrate ethical and legal principles into mental health nursing practice.
Accreditation This exam meets the standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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,ati. Approved ATI RN Mental Health Proctored Exam 2023/2026 with NGN: 70 Real
Exam Questions and Answers - 180 Questions and Answers Already Graded A+
Question: 1 of 180
A patient with a history of opioid use disorder is admitted for elective surgery. The
patient has been maintained on buprenorphine/naloxone for the past 6 months. Which
of the following is the most appropriate perioperative pain management strategy?
Discontinue buprenorphine/naloxone 72 hours before surgery and use full opioid agonists for
pain.
Continue buprenorphine/naloxone and use multimodal analgesia including non-opioid adjuncts.
Increase the buprenorphine/naloxone dose to cover surgical pain.
Switch to methadone maintenance for the perioperative period only.
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Question: 2 of 180
A patient with major depressive disorder is started on fluoxetine. After 4 weeks, the
patient reports no improvement. The provider considers augmentation. Which of the
following augmentation strategies is most supported by evidence for
treatment-resistant depression?
Adding aripiprazole
Switching to venlafaxine
Adding buspirone
Increasing fluoxetine to maximum dose
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,ati. Approved ATI RN Mental Health Proctored Exam 2023/2026 with NGN: 70 Real
Exam Questions and Answers - 180 Questions and Answers Already Graded A+
Question: 3 of 180
A patient with schizophrenia is experiencing acute dystonia after initiation of
haloperidol. The nurse anticipates which immediate intervention?
Diphenhydramine intramuscularly
Benztropine orally
Lorazepam intravenously
Haloperidol dose reduction
PREVIOUS
Question: 4 of 180
A patient with bipolar I disorder is hospitalized for a manic episode. The patient is
agitated, not sleeping, and has pressured speech. Which of the following medication
combinations is most appropriate for acute management?
Lithium and valproate
Olanzapine and lorazepam
Carbamazepine and lamotrigine
Lithium and fluoxetine
PREVIOUS
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, ati. Approved ATI RN Mental Health Proctored Exam 2023/2026 with NGN: 70 Real
Exam Questions and Answers - 180 Questions and Answers Already Graded A+
Question: 5 of 180
A patient with borderline personality disorder frequently engages in self-harm by
cutting. The nurse uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques. Which nursing
statement best reflects the DBT principle of 'dialectical abstinence'?
You need to stop cutting immediately; it is dangerous.
I understand you feel the urge to cut, but let's find a healthier coping strategy.
If you cut again, you will lose your weekend privileges.
Cutting is a way to express your pain, but we need to work on other ways.
PREVIOUS
Question: 6 of 180
A patient with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is started on sertraline. The nurse
educates the patient about potential side effects. Which side effect is most likely to
cause early discontinuation?
Weight gain
Sexual dysfunction
Insomnia
Nausea
PREVIOUS
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with NGN: 70 Real Exam Questions and Answers - 180 Questions
and Answers Already Graded A+ Premium Exam Tested And
Verified
Subject Area Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Description This exam assesses advanced knowledge of psychiatric-mental health nursing,
including therapeutic communication, psychopharmacology, crisis intervention,
and management of mental health disorders across the lifespan. It emphasizes
evidence-based practice, ethical-legal considerations, and the latest DSM-5-TR
diagnostic criteria.
Expected Grade A+
Total Questions 180
Duration 3 hours
Learning Outcomes 1. Apply therapeutic communication techniques in complex clinical scenarios.
2. Analyze psychopharmacological interventions and their side effect profiles.
3. Evaluate nursing interventions for patients with comorbid psychiatric and
medical conditions.
4. Integrate ethical and legal principles into mental health nursing practice.
Accreditation This exam meets the standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Page 1
,ati. Approved ATI RN Mental Health Proctored Exam 2023/2026 with NGN: 70 Real
Exam Questions and Answers - 180 Questions and Answers Already Graded A+
Question: 1 of 180
A patient with a history of opioid use disorder is admitted for elective surgery. The
patient has been maintained on buprenorphine/naloxone for the past 6 months. Which
of the following is the most appropriate perioperative pain management strategy?
Discontinue buprenorphine/naloxone 72 hours before surgery and use full opioid agonists for
pain.
Continue buprenorphine/naloxone and use multimodal analgesia including non-opioid adjuncts.
Increase the buprenorphine/naloxone dose to cover surgical pain.
Switch to methadone maintenance for the perioperative period only.
PREVIOUS
Question: 2 of 180
A patient with major depressive disorder is started on fluoxetine. After 4 weeks, the
patient reports no improvement. The provider considers augmentation. Which of the
following augmentation strategies is most supported by evidence for
treatment-resistant depression?
Adding aripiprazole
Switching to venlafaxine
Adding buspirone
Increasing fluoxetine to maximum dose
PREVIOUS
Page 2
,ati. Approved ATI RN Mental Health Proctored Exam 2023/2026 with NGN: 70 Real
Exam Questions and Answers - 180 Questions and Answers Already Graded A+
Question: 3 of 180
A patient with schizophrenia is experiencing acute dystonia after initiation of
haloperidol. The nurse anticipates which immediate intervention?
Diphenhydramine intramuscularly
Benztropine orally
Lorazepam intravenously
Haloperidol dose reduction
PREVIOUS
Question: 4 of 180
A patient with bipolar I disorder is hospitalized for a manic episode. The patient is
agitated, not sleeping, and has pressured speech. Which of the following medication
combinations is most appropriate for acute management?
Lithium and valproate
Olanzapine and lorazepam
Carbamazepine and lamotrigine
Lithium and fluoxetine
PREVIOUS
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, ati. Approved ATI RN Mental Health Proctored Exam 2023/2026 with NGN: 70 Real
Exam Questions and Answers - 180 Questions and Answers Already Graded A+
Question: 5 of 180
A patient with borderline personality disorder frequently engages in self-harm by
cutting. The nurse uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques. Which nursing
statement best reflects the DBT principle of 'dialectical abstinence'?
You need to stop cutting immediately; it is dangerous.
I understand you feel the urge to cut, but let's find a healthier coping strategy.
If you cut again, you will lose your weekend privileges.
Cutting is a way to express your pain, but we need to work on other ways.
PREVIOUS
Question: 6 of 180
A patient with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is started on sertraline. The nurse
educates the patient about potential side effects. Which side effect is most likely to
cause early discontinuation?
Weight gain
Sexual dysfunction
Insomnia
Nausea
PREVIOUS
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