ATI MENTAL HEALTH 2024 REAL EXAM 70+ QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
BRANDNEW!! //ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I'm so stressed at work because of my coworker. He expects
me to finish his work because he's too lazy!" When discussing effective communication, which of the
following statements by the client to his coworker indicates client understanding?
A) You really should complete your own work. I don't think it's right to expect me to complete your
responsibilities
B) Why do you expect me to complete your work. You must realize that I have my own responsibilities
C) It is not fair to expect me to complete your work. If you continue, then I will report your behavior to
our supervisor
D) When I have to pick up extra work, I feel very overwhelmed. I need to focus on my own
responsibilities - answer-D
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is scheduled to receive ECT for the treatment of major
depressive disorder. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) It is common to treat depression with ECT before trying medications
B) I can have my depression cured if I receive a series of ECT treatments
C) I should receive ECT once a week for 6 weeks
D) I will receive a muscle relaxant to protect me from injury during ECT - answer-D
A charge nurse is discussing TMS with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the
newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A) TMS is indicated for clients who have schizophrenia spectrum disorders
B) I will provide postanesthia care following TMS
C) TMS treatments usually last 5-10 minutes
D) I will schedule the client for daily TMS treatments for the first several weeks - answer-D
A nurse is assessing a client immediately following an ECT procedure. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
A) Hypotension
B) Paralytic ileus
C) Memory loss
,D) Nausea
E) Confusion - answer-C, D, E
A nurse is leading a peer group discussion about the indications for ECT. Which of the following
indications should the nurse include in the discussion?
A) Borderline personality disorder
B) Acute withdrawal related to a substance use disorder
C) Bipolar disorder with rapid cycling
D) Dysphoric disorder - answer-C
A nurse is planning care for a client following surgical implantation of a VNS device. The nurse should
plan to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? (Select all that apply)
A) Voice changes
B) Seizure activity
C) Disorientation
D) Dysphagia
E) Neck pain - answer-A, D, E
A nurse observes a client who has OCD repeatedly applying, removing, and then reapplying makeup. The
nurse identifies that repetitive behavior in a client who has OCD is due to which of the following
underlying reasons?
A) Narcissistic behavior
B) Fear of rejection from staff
C) Attempt to reduce anxiety
D) Adverse effect of antidepressant medication - answer-C
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A) Discuss new relaxation techniques
B) Show the client how to change his behavior
, C) Distract the client with a television show
D) Stay with the client and remain quiet - answer-D
A nurse is assessing a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
A) Excessive worry for 6 months
B) Impulsive decision making
C) Delayed reflexes
D) Restlessness
E) Need for reassurance - answer-A, D, E
A nurse is caring for a client who has body dysmorphic disorder. Which of the following actions should
the nurse plan to take first?
A) Assessing the client's risk for self harm
B) Instilling hope for positive outcomes
C) Encouraging the client to participate in group therapy sessions
D) Encouraging the client to participate in treatment decisions - answer-A
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute stress disorder and is experiencing severe anxiety. Which of
the following statements should the nurse make?
A) Tell me about how you are feeling right now
B) You should focus on the positive things in your life to decrease your anxiety
C) Why do you believe you are experiencing this anxiety?
D) Let's discuss the medications your provider is prescribing to decrease your anxiety - answer-A
A nurse working on an acute mental health unit is caring for a client who has PTSD. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
A) Difficulty concentrating on tasks
B) Obsessive need to talk about the traumatic event
C) Negative self-image
BRANDNEW!! //ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I'm so stressed at work because of my coworker. He expects
me to finish his work because he's too lazy!" When discussing effective communication, which of the
following statements by the client to his coworker indicates client understanding?
A) You really should complete your own work. I don't think it's right to expect me to complete your
responsibilities
B) Why do you expect me to complete your work. You must realize that I have my own responsibilities
C) It is not fair to expect me to complete your work. If you continue, then I will report your behavior to
our supervisor
D) When I have to pick up extra work, I feel very overwhelmed. I need to focus on my own
responsibilities - answer-D
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is scheduled to receive ECT for the treatment of major
depressive disorder. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) It is common to treat depression with ECT before trying medications
B) I can have my depression cured if I receive a series of ECT treatments
C) I should receive ECT once a week for 6 weeks
D) I will receive a muscle relaxant to protect me from injury during ECT - answer-D
A charge nurse is discussing TMS with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the
newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A) TMS is indicated for clients who have schizophrenia spectrum disorders
B) I will provide postanesthia care following TMS
C) TMS treatments usually last 5-10 minutes
D) I will schedule the client for daily TMS treatments for the first several weeks - answer-D
A nurse is assessing a client immediately following an ECT procedure. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
A) Hypotension
B) Paralytic ileus
C) Memory loss
,D) Nausea
E) Confusion - answer-C, D, E
A nurse is leading a peer group discussion about the indications for ECT. Which of the following
indications should the nurse include in the discussion?
A) Borderline personality disorder
B) Acute withdrawal related to a substance use disorder
C) Bipolar disorder with rapid cycling
D) Dysphoric disorder - answer-C
A nurse is planning care for a client following surgical implantation of a VNS device. The nurse should
plan to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? (Select all that apply)
A) Voice changes
B) Seizure activity
C) Disorientation
D) Dysphagia
E) Neck pain - answer-A, D, E
A nurse observes a client who has OCD repeatedly applying, removing, and then reapplying makeup. The
nurse identifies that repetitive behavior in a client who has OCD is due to which of the following
underlying reasons?
A) Narcissistic behavior
B) Fear of rejection from staff
C) Attempt to reduce anxiety
D) Adverse effect of antidepressant medication - answer-C
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A) Discuss new relaxation techniques
B) Show the client how to change his behavior
, C) Distract the client with a television show
D) Stay with the client and remain quiet - answer-D
A nurse is assessing a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
A) Excessive worry for 6 months
B) Impulsive decision making
C) Delayed reflexes
D) Restlessness
E) Need for reassurance - answer-A, D, E
A nurse is caring for a client who has body dysmorphic disorder. Which of the following actions should
the nurse plan to take first?
A) Assessing the client's risk for self harm
B) Instilling hope for positive outcomes
C) Encouraging the client to participate in group therapy sessions
D) Encouraging the client to participate in treatment decisions - answer-A
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute stress disorder and is experiencing severe anxiety. Which of
the following statements should the nurse make?
A) Tell me about how you are feeling right now
B) You should focus on the positive things in your life to decrease your anxiety
C) Why do you believe you are experiencing this anxiety?
D) Let's discuss the medications your provider is prescribing to decrease your anxiety - answer-A
A nurse working on an acute mental health unit is caring for a client who has PTSD. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
A) Difficulty concentrating on tasks
B) Obsessive need to talk about the traumatic event
C) Negative self-image
