ATI Mental Health Proctored (PRACTICE)
Exam Review questions and answers
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). - correct answers -To
assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens."
-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 psychobiological intervention?
- correct answers 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? - correct answers Identify the client's
perception of her 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 findings should the nurse expect? -
correct answers The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub.
,ATI Mental Health Proctored (PRACTICE)
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A nurse is planning a peer group discussion about the DSM-5. Which of the
following information is appropriate to include in the discussion? (Select all that
apply) - correct answers The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual
mental health disorders.
-The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for client's who have mental health
disorders.
-The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of 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? - correct answers A client who has borderline 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? -
correct answers 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? - correct
,ATI Mental Health Proctored (PRACTICE)
Exam Review questions and answers
answers Report the incident to the health care team, but do not inform the client
of the intention to do so.
A nurse is caring for a client who is in mechanical restraints. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the documentation? (Select all
that apply) - correct answers -Client was offered 8 oz of water every hr."
-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? - correct answers Tell the nurse to stop discussing the behavior
A nurse is caring for the parents of a child who has demonstrated 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? - correct answers 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
, ATI Mental Health Proctored (PRACTICE)
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should identify that the client is using which of the following defense
mechanisms? - correct answers 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? -
correct answers Moderate
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.) - correct answers -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? - correct
answers -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
Exam Review questions and answers
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). - correct answers -To
assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens."
-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 psychobiological intervention?
- correct answers 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? - correct answers Identify the client's
perception of her 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 findings should the nurse expect? -
correct answers The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub.
,ATI Mental Health Proctored (PRACTICE)
Exam Review questions and answers
A nurse is planning a peer group discussion about the DSM-5. Which of the
following information is appropriate to include in the discussion? (Select all that
apply) - correct answers The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual
mental health disorders.
-The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for client's who have mental health
disorders.
-The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of 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? - correct answers A client who has borderline 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? -
correct answers 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? - correct
,ATI Mental Health Proctored (PRACTICE)
Exam Review questions and answers
answers Report the incident to the health care team, but do not inform the client
of the intention to do so.
A nurse is caring for a client who is in mechanical restraints. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the documentation? (Select all
that apply) - correct answers -Client was offered 8 oz of water every hr."
-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? - correct answers Tell the nurse to stop discussing the behavior
A nurse is caring for the parents of a child who has demonstrated 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? - correct answers 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
, ATI Mental Health Proctored (PRACTICE)
Exam Review questions and answers
should identify that the client is using which of the following defense
mechanisms? - correct answers 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? -
correct answers Moderate
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.) - correct answers -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? - correct
answers -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
