ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B with correct answers 100% 2026
latest update already graded A+
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 - (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 - (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? - (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?
St. John's wort
Saw palmetto
Echinacea
Ginkgo - (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?
,ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B with correct answers 100% 2026
latest update already graded A+
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 - (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 - (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
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 - (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"
,ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B with correct answers 100% 2026
latest update already graded A+
"In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be administered without consent" -
(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
The client has difficulty starting new relationships unless they feel accepted - (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 - (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 - (answer)Frequently misplaces objects
, ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B with correct answers 100% 2026
latest update already graded A+
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 member seems distracted. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Call the family member to the side to inquire if they have questions or concerns about the treatment
plan
Advise the family member that this treatment plan has been developed specifically for the client to
follow
Ask the family member if they have any thoughts or questions about the treatment plan
Document that the family member does not support the medication treatment plan - (answer)
A nurse in a emergency department is admitting a client who reports experiencing a headache and heart
palpitations after having a glass of wine 1 hr ago. The client has a history of depression and blood
pressure of 210/105 mmHg and a temperature of 103/8 F. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first?
Administer phentolamine 5 mg IV to the client
Apply a hypothermic blanket to the client
Determine the client's prescribed medication regimen
Initiate IV access for the client - (answer)Determine the client's prescribed medication regimen
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and has wandered into the day room looking
for their deceased partner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Move the client to a room near the nurses' station
Limit visitors until the client is oriented to the environment
Tell the client that their partner is deceased
Talk with the client about activities they enjoyed with their partner - (answer)Talk with the client about
activities they enjoyed with their partner
A nurse is reviewing routine laboratory values for several clients who are taking lithium carbonate.
Which of the following clients should the nurse assess further for findings indicating lithium toxicity?
latest update already graded A+
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 - (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 - (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? - (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?
St. John's wort
Saw palmetto
Echinacea
Ginkgo - (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?
,ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B with correct answers 100% 2026
latest update already graded A+
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 - (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 - (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
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 - (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"
,ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B with correct answers 100% 2026
latest update already graded A+
"In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be administered without consent" -
(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
The client has difficulty starting new relationships unless they feel accepted - (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 - (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 - (answer)Frequently misplaces objects
, ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B with correct answers 100% 2026
latest update already graded A+
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 member seems distracted. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Call the family member to the side to inquire if they have questions or concerns about the treatment
plan
Advise the family member that this treatment plan has been developed specifically for the client to
follow
Ask the family member if they have any thoughts or questions about the treatment plan
Document that the family member does not support the medication treatment plan - (answer)
A nurse in a emergency department is admitting a client who reports experiencing a headache and heart
palpitations after having a glass of wine 1 hr ago. The client has a history of depression and blood
pressure of 210/105 mmHg and a temperature of 103/8 F. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first?
Administer phentolamine 5 mg IV to the client
Apply a hypothermic blanket to the client
Determine the client's prescribed medication regimen
Initiate IV access for the client - (answer)Determine the client's prescribed medication regimen
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and has wandered into the day room looking
for their deceased partner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Move the client to a room near the nurses' station
Limit visitors until the client is oriented to the environment
Tell the client that their partner is deceased
Talk with the client about activities they enjoyed with their partner - (answer)Talk with the client about
activities they enjoyed with their partner
A nurse is reviewing routine laboratory values for several clients who are taking lithium carbonate.
Which of the following clients should the nurse assess further for findings indicating lithium toxicity?
