ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam 2022 - 70 Correct
Questions & Answers
A charge nurse is discussing mental status examinations with a newly licensed nurse. Which of
the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding? SATA
• "To assess cognitive ability; I should ask the client to count backwards by 7."
• "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression."
• "To assess language ability; I should instruct the client to write a sentence."
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a mental health disorder. Which of the following
actions should the nurse include as a psychological intervention?
• Monitor the client for adverse effects of medications
A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is preparing to conduct an initial client interview.
When conducting the interview, which of the following actions should the nurse identify as the
priority?
• Identify the client's perception of her of her own mental health status
A nurse is told during change-of-shift report that a client is stuporous. When assessing the
client, which of the following is an expected finding?
• The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub
A nurse is planning a peer group discussion about the DSM-5. Which of the following is
appropriate to include in the discussion? (select all that apply)
• The DSM-5 is used to identify mental health disorders
• The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria
• The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings
• The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for client's who have mental health disorders.
A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should
identify that which of the following clients requires a temporary emergency admission?
• A client who has bordering personality disorder and assaulted a homeless man with
a metal rod
A nurse decides to put a client who has a psychotic disorder in seclusion overnight because
the unit is very short-staffed, and the client frequently fights with other clients. The nurse's
actions are an example of which of the following torts?
• False Imprisonment
A client tells a nurse "Don't tell anyone, but I hid a sharp knife under my mattress in order to
protect myself from my roommate, who is always yelling at me and threatening me." Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
• Tell the Client that this must be reported to the health care team because it concerns
the health and safety of the client and others
,ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam 2022 - 70 Correct
Questions & Answers
A Nurse is caring for a client who is in mechanical restraints. Which of the following statements
should the nurse include in the documentation?
• "Client was offered 8oz of water every hour"
• "Client shouted obscenities at assistive personnel"
• "Client received chlorpromazine 15 mg by mouth at 1000."
A nurse hears a newly licensed nurse discussing a client's hallucinations in the hallway with
another nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
• Tell the nurse to stop discussing the behavior
A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic communication to a group of newly licensed
nurses. Which of the following aspects of communication should the nurse identify as a
component of verbal communication?
• Intonation
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is communicating with a client. The client states, "I
can't sleep. I stay up all night." The nurse responds, "You are having difficulty sleeping?" Which
of the following therapeutic communication techniques is the nurse demonstrating?
• Restating
A nurse is communicating with a client who was just admitted for treatment of a substance
use disorder. Which of the following communication techniques should the nurse identify as a
barrier to therapeutic communication?
• Offering advice
A nurse caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following examples
demonstrates the nurse's use of interpersonal communication?
• The nurse asks the client about her body image perception.
A nurse is caring for the parents of a child who has demonstrated recent changes in behavior
and mood. When the mother of the child asks the nurse for reassurance about her son's
condition, which of the following responses should the nurse make?
• "I understand you're concerned. Let's discuss what concerns you specifically."
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?
• Denial
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who was just informed that she requires
emergency surgery. The client, has a respiratory rate 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?
• Moderate
, ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam 2022 - 70 Correct
Questions & Answers
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.)
• Discuss prior use of coping mechanisms with the client.
• Demonstrate a calm manner while using simple and clear directions.
A nurse is talking with a client who is at risk for suicide following the death of his spouse. Which
of the following statements should the nurse make?
• "Losing someone close to you must be very upsetting."
A charge nurse is discussing the characteristics of a nurse-client relationship with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse include in the
discussion? (Select all that apply.)
• It is goal-directed.
• Behavioral change is encouraged.
• A termination date is established.
A nurse is in the working phase of a therapeutic relationship with a client who has
methamphetamine use disorder. Which of the following actions indicates transference
behavior?
• The client accuses the nurse of telling him what to do just like his ex-girlfriend.
A nurse is planning care for the termination phase of a nurse-client relationship. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
• Discussing ways to use new behaviors
A nurse is orienting a new client to a mental health unit. When explaining the unit's
community meetings, which of the following statements should the nurse make?
• "You and the other clients will meet with staff to discuss common problems."
A nurse is caring for several clients who are attending community-based mental health
programs. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to visit first?
• A client who says he is hearing a voice that tells him he is not worthy of living anymore
A community mental health nurse is planning care to address the issue of depression among
older adult clients in the community. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan
as a method of tertiary prevention?
• Establishing rehabilitation programs to decrease the effects of depression
A nurse is working in a community mental health facility. Which of the following services does
this type of program provide? (Select all that apply.)
• Educational groups
• Medication dispensing programs
Questions & Answers
A charge nurse is discussing mental status examinations with a newly licensed nurse. Which of
the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding? SATA
• "To assess cognitive ability; I should ask the client to count backwards by 7."
• "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression."
• "To assess language ability; I should instruct the client to write a sentence."
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a mental health disorder. Which of the following
actions should the nurse include as a psychological intervention?
• Monitor the client for adverse effects of medications
A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is preparing to conduct an initial client interview.
When conducting the interview, which of the following actions should the nurse identify as the
priority?
• Identify the client's perception of her of her own mental health status
A nurse is told during change-of-shift report that a client is stuporous. When assessing the
client, which of the following is an expected finding?
• The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub
A nurse is planning a peer group discussion about the DSM-5. Which of the following is
appropriate to include in the discussion? (select all that apply)
• The DSM-5 is used to identify mental health disorders
• The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria
• The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings
• The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for client's who have mental health disorders.
A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should
identify that which of the following clients requires a temporary emergency admission?
• A client who has bordering personality disorder and assaulted a homeless man with
a metal rod
A nurse decides to put a client who has a psychotic disorder in seclusion overnight because
the unit is very short-staffed, and the client frequently fights with other clients. The nurse's
actions are an example of which of the following torts?
• False Imprisonment
A client tells a nurse "Don't tell anyone, but I hid a sharp knife under my mattress in order to
protect myself from my roommate, who is always yelling at me and threatening me." Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
• Tell the Client that this must be reported to the health care team because it concerns
the health and safety of the client and others
,ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam 2022 - 70 Correct
Questions & Answers
A Nurse is caring for a client who is in mechanical restraints. Which of the following statements
should the nurse include in the documentation?
• "Client was offered 8oz of water every hour"
• "Client shouted obscenities at assistive personnel"
• "Client received chlorpromazine 15 mg by mouth at 1000."
A nurse hears a newly licensed nurse discussing a client's hallucinations in the hallway with
another nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
• Tell the nurse to stop discussing the behavior
A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic communication to a group of newly licensed
nurses. Which of the following aspects of communication should the nurse identify as a
component of verbal communication?
• Intonation
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is communicating with a client. The client states, "I
can't sleep. I stay up all night." The nurse responds, "You are having difficulty sleeping?" Which
of the following therapeutic communication techniques is the nurse demonstrating?
• Restating
A nurse is communicating with a client who was just admitted for treatment of a substance
use disorder. Which of the following communication techniques should the nurse identify as a
barrier to therapeutic communication?
• Offering advice
A nurse caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following examples
demonstrates the nurse's use of interpersonal communication?
• The nurse asks the client about her body image perception.
A nurse is caring for the parents of a child who has demonstrated recent changes in behavior
and mood. When the mother of the child asks the nurse for reassurance about her son's
condition, which of the following responses should the nurse make?
• "I understand you're concerned. Let's discuss what concerns you specifically."
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?
• Denial
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who was just informed that she requires
emergency surgery. The client, has a respiratory rate 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?
• Moderate
, ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam 2022 - 70 Correct
Questions & Answers
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.)
• Discuss prior use of coping mechanisms with the client.
• Demonstrate a calm manner while using simple and clear directions.
A nurse is talking with a client who is at risk for suicide following the death of his spouse. Which
of the following statements should the nurse make?
• "Losing someone close to you must be very upsetting."
A charge nurse is discussing the characteristics of a nurse-client relationship with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse include in the
discussion? (Select all that apply.)
• It is goal-directed.
• Behavioral change is encouraged.
• A termination date is established.
A nurse is in the working phase of a therapeutic relationship with a client who has
methamphetamine use disorder. Which of the following actions indicates transference
behavior?
• The client accuses the nurse of telling him what to do just like his ex-girlfriend.
A nurse is planning care for the termination phase of a nurse-client relationship. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
• Discussing ways to use new behaviors
A nurse is orienting a new client to a mental health unit. When explaining the unit's
community meetings, which of the following statements should the nurse make?
• "You and the other clients will meet with staff to discuss common problems."
A nurse is caring for several clients who are attending community-based mental health
programs. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to visit first?
• A client who says he is hearing a voice that tells him he is not worthy of living anymore
A community mental health nurse is planning care to address the issue of depression among
older adult clients in the community. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan
as a method of tertiary prevention?
• Establishing rehabilitation programs to decrease the effects of depression
A nurse is working in a community mental health facility. Which of the following services does
this type of program provide? (Select all that apply.)
• Educational groups
• Medication dispensing programs
