lOMoARcPSD|17103908
ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH
PROCTORED EXAM
PEDIATRICS
(NR 328) 2022
, lOMoARcPSD|17103908
ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM
PEDIATRICS
A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly
licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
(Select all that apply)
A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count
backward by sevens."
B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial
expression." C. "To assess language ability, I should
instruct the client to write a sentence."
D. "To assess remote memory, I should have the client repeat a
list of objects."
E. "To assess the client's abstract thinking, I should ask the
client to identify our most recent presidents."
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 psychobiological intervention?
A. Assist the client with systematic desensitization therapy.
B. Teach the client appropriate coping mechanisms.
C. Assess the client for comorbid health conditions.
D. Monitor the client for adverse effects of the 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?
A. Coordinate holistic care with social services.
B. Identify the client's perception of her mental health status.
C. Include the client's family in the interview.
D. Teach the client about her current mental health disorder.
A nurse is told during change of shift report that a client is
stuporous. When assessing the client, which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub.
B. The client has a glasgow coma scale score less than 7.
ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH
PROCTORED EXAM
PEDIATRICS
(NR 328) 2022
, lOMoARcPSD|17103908
ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM
PEDIATRICS
A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly
licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
(Select all that apply)
A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count
backward by sevens."
B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial
expression." C. "To assess language ability, I should
instruct the client to write a sentence."
D. "To assess remote memory, I should have the client repeat a
list of objects."
E. "To assess the client's abstract thinking, I should ask the
client to identify our most recent presidents."
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 psychobiological intervention?
A. Assist the client with systematic desensitization therapy.
B. Teach the client appropriate coping mechanisms.
C. Assess the client for comorbid health conditions.
D. Monitor the client for adverse effects of the 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?
A. Coordinate holistic care with social services.
B. Identify the client's perception of her mental health status.
C. Include the client's family in the interview.
D. Teach the client about her current mental health disorder.
A nurse is told during change of shift report that a client is
stuporous. When assessing the client, which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub.
B. The client has a glasgow coma scale score less than 7.
