ATI Mental Health Practice 2024- Questions and Answers 100% Verified

ATI Mental Health Practice 2024- Questions and Answers 100% Verified A nurse in a long-term mental health facility is caring for a client who has a personality disorder. The client has broken a unit rule and phone privileges are being revoked consequently. The client asked the nurse can I just make one more phone call? Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A no you can't go sit in your room B okay, if you promise to obey the rules for the rest of the day C no you can't you have broken rules that apply to everyone D you can make a single 5 minute phone call -Answer-No you can't you have broken rules that apply to everyone A client states " I haven't seen my child for two weeks" The nurse responds " your child has not visited you for two weeks?" Which of the following communication techniques is the nurse using? A accepting B making an observation C restating D voicing doubt -Answer-Restating A nurse is caring for a client who has OCD. The client engages in repeated handwashing daily. What is the purpose of the clients behavior? A relieving anxiety B gaining attention C avoiding daily responsibilities D responding to auditory hallucinations -Answer-Relieving anxiety A nurse in a substance use disorder treatment facility is reviewing the medication records of a group of clients. The nurse should expect to administer methadone for a client who has a substance use disorder for which of the following substances? A amphetamines B opiates C barbiturates D hallucinogens -Answer-Opiates A nurse is assessing a client who has conduct disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A fearfulness of authority figures B flat affect C preoccupation with enforcing rules D aggressive behavior toward others -Answer-Aggressive behavior toward others A nurse is caring for a client who attempted suicide and refuses to sign a no suicide contract. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when implementing suicide precautions? A assign the client to a private room B ask the dietary department to provide the client with finger foods C place the client in 1-on-1 observation D keep the door closed to the clients room -Answer-Place the client in 1-on-1 observation A nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client who has hallucinations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take during the orientation phase? A identify the clients perception of the reason for therapy B ask the client to provide a detailed description of the hallucinations C assist the client with the development of problem-solving skills D explore the clients relationship with family members -Answer-Identify the clients perception of the reason for therapy A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. The client states to the nurse " everyone wants to kill me." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A tell me how everyone wants to kill you B you must feel very frightened to think someone wants to hurt you C no one here wants to kill you D Who in particular do you think wants to kill you -Answer-You must feel very frightened to think someone wants to hurt you A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who states " I think I might have a problem with alcohol" which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A provide the client with information about a 12 step recovery program B encourage the client to accept responsibility for his alcohol use C teach the client alternate coping mechanisms to use in place of alcohol D ask the client to complete the CAGE questionnaire -Answer-Ask the client to complete the CAGE questionnaire A nurse is observing a client with schizophrenia in the dayroom. Another client asks him if several items of clothing match. He replies " A match. I like matches. They are the givers of light, the light of the world. Let your light shine on." The nurse should identify these statements as which of the following speech alterations? A clang association B echolalia C word salad D associative looseness -Answer-Associative looseness A nurse is teaching a client who has acrophobia about the use of systematic desensitization as a method of behavioral therapy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? A I will snap a rubber band on my wrist when heights scare me B I will slowly be exposed to places of increasing height C I will need to stand on a very high place until I'm calm D I will be asked to imitate my therapist actions around heights -Answer-I will slowly be exposed to places of increasing height A nurse is assessing a client who has oppositional defiant disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A displaying a flat affect B unmotivated by rewards C ignoring unit rules D fearing a loss of privileges -Answer-Ignoring unit rules A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A this medication is a TCA and will improve your mood B this medication is an opioid antagonist that blocks the pleasurable effects of alcohol C this medication is an antipsychotic that controls manifestations of schizophrenia D this medication is a cholinesterase inhibitor that slows the progression of dementia - Answer-This medication is an antipsychotic that controls manifestations of schizophrenia A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with breast cancer that has metastasized into the spine. The client refuses to discuss treatment options. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following stages of Kubler- Ross' grief theory? A anger B bargaining C denial D depression -Answer-Denial A nurse is caring for a client who has PTSD and who is undergoing eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EDMR) therapy. The nurse should identify that EDMR includes which of the following strategies? A exposes the client to circumstances that trigger the PTSD B assists the client with behavioral modification C encourages the client to visualize a relaxing scene when traumatic memories occur D uses stimuli to change how the client processes the trauma -Answer-Uses stimuli to change how the client processes the trauma A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing negative symptoms. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A hallucinations B impaired memory C dysphoria D social discomfort -Answer-Social discomfort A nurse is admitting a client who has derealization disorder. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A The inability to recall important personal information B The feeling that the surroundings are unreal C The inability to recall identity D The presence of at least two distinct personalities -Answer-The feeling that the surroundings are unreal A nurse is providing teaching to a family member of a client who is newly diagnosed with nyctophobia. Which of the following statements by the family member shows an understanding of the teaching? A he becomes anxious during electrical storms B he avoids parties because he's afraid of meeting strangers C he quit his job because he was afraid of entering the storage room D he is unable to sleep without a light on -Answer-He is unable to sleep without a light on A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has social anxiety disorder and a new prescription for paroxetine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A you can take this medication when needed B The medication takes a few weeks to build up in your system C you should plan to take this medication for six months D relapsing after withdrawing from this medication is rare -Answer-The medication takes a few weeks to build up in your system A nurse is providing teaching to the caregiver of a child who has pica. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the caregiver understands the teaching? A my child will have this disorder for the rest of his life B my child will return undigested food to his mouth because of this disorder C my child might try to eat dirt when we are at the playground D my child will need to be repositioned during feedings -Answer-My child might try to eat dirt when we are at the playground A nurse is preparing to meet with a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take during the working phase of the therapeutic relationship? A introduce the concept of client confidentiality B establish goals with the client C define roles of the nurse and client D facilitate a change in the clients behavior -Answer-Facilitate a change in the clients behavior A nurse is assessing a client who is at risk for cognitive impairment. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an early indication of cognitive decline? A disorientation to time B problems handling finances C social withdrawal D impaired recent memory -Answer-Impaired recent memory A nurse in a providers office is documenting the results of a general survey of a client who is new to the practice. The clients reports an inability to find pleasure in any activities she previously enjoyed. Which of the following terms should the nurse use to describe the clients mood? A anergia B flat affect C apathy D anhedonia -Answer-Anhedonia A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a school age child who has ADHD. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A ignore your child's attention seeking behaviors that are not dangerous B administer ADHD medications within 30 minutes of your child's bedtime C continue with an activity as planned even if your child becomes frustrated D expect your child to gain weight after starting ADHD medications -Answer-Ignore your child's attention seeking behaviors that are not dangerous A nurse on an acute care unit is providing postop care to an older adult client who develops delirium. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A request a prescription for an anti anxiety medication B provide the client with a stimulating activity prior to bedtime C dim the lights in the clients room a