2024 ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED
EXAM LATEST VERSION/MENTAL
HEALTH ATI PROCTORED 2024
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|AGRADE
Learn to practice mindfulness
B) 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. - answer-A, B, C
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?
A) Educating clients on health promotion techniques to reduce the risk of depression
B) Performing screenings for depression at community health programs
C) Establishing rehabilitation programs to decrease the effects of depression
D) Providing support groups for clients at risk for depression - answer-C
A home health nurse is making a visit to a client who has Alzheimer's disease to assess
the home for safety. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make to
decrease the client's risk for injury? (Select all that apply)
A) Install childproof door locks
B) Place rugs over electrical cords
C) Mark cleaning supplies with colored tape
D) Place the client's mattress on the floor
E) Install light fixtures above stairs - answer-A, D, E
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?
A) Invasion of privacy
B) False imprisonment
, C) Assault
D) Battery - answer-B
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?
A) Notify the nurse manager
B) Tell the nurse to stop discussing the behavior
C) Provide an in-service program about confidentiality
D) Complete an incident report - answer-B
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who has major neurocognitive
disorder and attempts to wander out of the building. The client states, "I have to get
home." Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A) You have forgotten that this is your home
B) You cannot go outside without a staff member
C) Why would you want to leave? Aren't you happy with your care?
D) I am your nurse. Let's walk together to your room - answer-D
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is assisting with discharge planning for a client
who has a severe mental illness and requires supervision much of the time. The client's
wife works all day but is home late afternoon. Which of the following strategies should
the nurse suggest as appropriate follow-up care?
A) Receiving daily care from a home health aide
B) Having a weekly visit from a nurse case worker
C) Attending a partial hospitalization program
D) Visiting a community mental health center on a daily basis - answer-C
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder.
Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
A) Set consistent limits for expected client behavior
B) Administer prescribed medications as scheduled
C) Provide the client with step by step instructions during hygiene activities
D) Monitor the client for escalating behavior - answer-D
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is planning care for a client who has
dissociative fugue. Which of the following interventions should the nurse add to the plan
of care?
A) Teach the client to recognize how stress brings on a personality change in the client
B) Repeatedly present the client with information about past events
C) Make decisions for the client regarding routine daily activities
D) Work with the client on grounding techniques - answer-D
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) A client who has schizophrenia with delusions of grandeur
EXAM LATEST VERSION/MENTAL
HEALTH ATI PROCTORED 2024
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|AGRADE
Learn to practice mindfulness
B) 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. - answer-A, B, C
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?
A) Educating clients on health promotion techniques to reduce the risk of depression
B) Performing screenings for depression at community health programs
C) Establishing rehabilitation programs to decrease the effects of depression
D) Providing support groups for clients at risk for depression - answer-C
A home health nurse is making a visit to a client who has Alzheimer's disease to assess
the home for safety. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make to
decrease the client's risk for injury? (Select all that apply)
A) Install childproof door locks
B) Place rugs over electrical cords
C) Mark cleaning supplies with colored tape
D) Place the client's mattress on the floor
E) Install light fixtures above stairs - answer-A, D, E
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?
A) Invasion of privacy
B) False imprisonment
, C) Assault
D) Battery - answer-B
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?
A) Notify the nurse manager
B) Tell the nurse to stop discussing the behavior
C) Provide an in-service program about confidentiality
D) Complete an incident report - answer-B
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who has major neurocognitive
disorder and attempts to wander out of the building. The client states, "I have to get
home." Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A) You have forgotten that this is your home
B) You cannot go outside without a staff member
C) Why would you want to leave? Aren't you happy with your care?
D) I am your nurse. Let's walk together to your room - answer-D
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is assisting with discharge planning for a client
who has a severe mental illness and requires supervision much of the time. The client's
wife works all day but is home late afternoon. Which of the following strategies should
the nurse suggest as appropriate follow-up care?
A) Receiving daily care from a home health aide
B) Having a weekly visit from a nurse case worker
C) Attending a partial hospitalization program
D) Visiting a community mental health center on a daily basis - answer-C
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder.
Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
A) Set consistent limits for expected client behavior
B) Administer prescribed medications as scheduled
C) Provide the client with step by step instructions during hygiene activities
D) Monitor the client for escalating behavior - answer-D
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is planning care for a client who has
dissociative fugue. Which of the following interventions should the nurse add to the plan
of care?
A) Teach the client to recognize how stress brings on a personality change in the client
B) Repeatedly present the client with information about past events
C) Make decisions for the client regarding routine daily activities
D) Work with the client on grounding techniques - answer-D
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) A client who has schizophrenia with delusions of grandeur
