NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM FORM A B AND C ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. The
client reports "I'm coughing because I have that cold that everyone
has been getting." The nurse should identify that the client is using
which of the following defense mechanisms? (B) -<<< ANSWER
a) reaction formation
b) denial
c) displacement
d) sublimation
2. A nurse is providing preop. teaching for a client who was informed of
the need for emergency surgery. The client has a respiration rate of
30/min. and says
"This is difficult to comprehend. I feel shaky and nervous." The nurse should
identify that the client is experiencing which of the following levels of
anxiety? (B)
-<<< ANSWER
a) mild
b) moderate
c) severe
d) panic
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing moderate anxiety.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take when trying to
give necessary information to the client? (Select all that apply) (BD) -
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, NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM FORM A B AND C ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
<<< ANSWER
a) reassure the client that everything will be ok
b) discuss prior use of coping mechanisms with the client
c) ignore the client's anxiety so that she will not be embarrassed
d) gather information from the client using closed-ended questions
4. A nurse is preparing an educational seminar on stress for other
nursing staff. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the discussion? (A)
-<<< ANSWER
a) excessive stressors cause the client to experience distress
b) the body's initial adaptive response to stress is denial
c) absence of stressors results in homeostasis
d) negative, rather than positive, stressors produce a biological response
5. A nurse is discussing acute vs. prolonged stress with a client. Which
of the following effects should the nurse identify as an acute stress
response? (Select all that apply) (BCE) -<<< ANSWER
a) chronic pain
b) depressed immune
system c increased blood
pressure
d) panic attacks
e) unhappiness
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, NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM FORM A B AND C ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
6. A nurse is teaching a client about stress-reduction techniques. Which
of the following client statements indicates understanding of the
teaching? (A) -<<< ANSWER
a) "Cognitive reframing will help me change my irrational thoughts to
something positive"
b) "Progressive muscle relaxation uses a mechanical device to help
me gain control over my pulse rate"
c) Biofeedback causes my body to release endorphins so that I feel less
stress and anxiety"
d) "Mindfulness allows me to prioritize the stressors that I have in my life so
that I have less anxiety"
7. A nurse is talking with a client who reports experiencing increased
stress because a new partner is "pressuring me and my kids to go live
with him. I love him, but I'm not ready to do that." Which of the
following recommendations should the nurse make to promote a
change in the client's situation? (B) -<<< ANSWER
a) learn to practice mindfulness
b) use assertiveness techniques
c) exercise regularly
d) rely on the support of a close friend
8. A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I'm so stressed at work
because of my coworker. I am expected to finish other's work
because of their laziness!" When discussing effective communication,
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EXAM FORM A B AND C ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. The
client reports "I'm coughing because I have that cold that everyone
has been getting." The nurse should identify that the client is using
which of the following defense mechanisms? (B) -<<< ANSWER
a) reaction formation
b) denial
c) displacement
d) sublimation
2. A nurse is providing preop. teaching for a client who was informed of
the need for emergency surgery. The client has a respiration rate of
30/min. and says
"This is difficult to comprehend. I feel shaky and nervous." The nurse should
identify that the client is experiencing which of the following levels of
anxiety? (B)
-<<< ANSWER
a) mild
b) moderate
c) severe
d) panic
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing moderate anxiety.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take when trying to
give necessary information to the client? (Select all that apply) (BD) -
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, NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM FORM A B AND C ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
<<< ANSWER
a) reassure the client that everything will be ok
b) discuss prior use of coping mechanisms with the client
c) ignore the client's anxiety so that she will not be embarrassed
d) gather information from the client using closed-ended questions
4. A nurse is preparing an educational seminar on stress for other
nursing staff. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the discussion? (A)
-<<< ANSWER
a) excessive stressors cause the client to experience distress
b) the body's initial adaptive response to stress is denial
c) absence of stressors results in homeostasis
d) negative, rather than positive, stressors produce a biological response
5. A nurse is discussing acute vs. prolonged stress with a client. Which
of the following effects should the nurse identify as an acute stress
response? (Select all that apply) (BCE) -<<< ANSWER
a) chronic pain
b) depressed immune
system c increased blood
pressure
d) panic attacks
e) unhappiness
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, NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM FORM A B AND C ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
6. A nurse is teaching a client about stress-reduction techniques. Which
of the following client statements indicates understanding of the
teaching? (A) -<<< ANSWER
a) "Cognitive reframing will help me change my irrational thoughts to
something positive"
b) "Progressive muscle relaxation uses a mechanical device to help
me gain control over my pulse rate"
c) Biofeedback causes my body to release endorphins so that I feel less
stress and anxiety"
d) "Mindfulness allows me to prioritize the stressors that I have in my life so
that I have less anxiety"
7. A nurse is talking with a client who reports experiencing increased
stress because a new partner is "pressuring me and my kids to go live
with him. I love him, but I'm not ready to do that." Which of the
following recommendations should the nurse make to promote a
change in the client's situation? (B) -<<< ANSWER
a) learn to practice mindfulness
b) use assertiveness techniques
c) exercise regularly
d) rely on the support of a close friend
8. A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I'm so stressed at work
because of my coworker. I am expected to finish other's work
because of their laziness!" When discussing effective communication,
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