ATI PN Mental Health 2026 Proctored Exam Comprising NGN
and all questions and Answers
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,QUESTIONS 1–150
I. THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION
Question 1
A client says, “I feel overwhelmed by everything happening in my life.”
Which response by the practical nurse is therapeutic?
A. “You should try to think positively.”
B. “Tell me more about what feels overwhelming.”
C. “Everyone feels that way sometimes.”
D. “You need to focus on something else.”
Answer: B
Rationale: An open-ended response encourages the client to discuss
concerns and allows the nurse to gather additional information.
Question 2
Which response demonstrates therapeutic communication?
A. “Why did you do that?”
B. “You must be feeling angry.”
C. “Can you tell me what you were thinking at that time?”
D. “I know exactly how you feel.”
Answer: C
Rationale: The response is nonjudgmental and encourages the client to
describe thoughts and feelings.
and all questions and Answers
,
,
,
,
,QUESTIONS 1–150
I. THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION
Question 1
A client says, “I feel overwhelmed by everything happening in my life.”
Which response by the practical nurse is therapeutic?
A. “You should try to think positively.”
B. “Tell me more about what feels overwhelming.”
C. “Everyone feels that way sometimes.”
D. “You need to focus on something else.”
Answer: B
Rationale: An open-ended response encourages the client to discuss
concerns and allows the nurse to gather additional information.
Question 2
Which response demonstrates therapeutic communication?
A. “Why did you do that?”
B. “You must be feeling angry.”
C. “Can you tell me what you were thinking at that time?”
D. “I know exactly how you feel.”
Answer: C
Rationale: The response is nonjudgmental and encourages the client to
describe thoughts and feelings.
