ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH CMS EXAM/
MENTAL HEALTH CMS EXAM (2 VERSIONS)
| NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ | 100% PASS | 2025 UPDATE!
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the use of
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse
indicates understanding?
A. "ECT is the recommended initial treatment for bipolar disorder."
B. "ECT is contraindicated for clients who have suicidal ideation."
C. "ECT is effective for clients who are experiencing severe mania."
D. "ECT is prescribed to prevent the relapse of bipolar disorder."
ATI RN - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > *C*:
ECT is effective fo clients who have bipolar disorder and suicidal
ideation.
ECT is prescribed for clients experiencing an acute episode of bipolar
disorder rather than for the prevention of relapse.
,ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 13 Notes
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who is
experiencing a mixed episode of 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.
ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 13 Notes - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > *D*:
Monitoring the client for escalating behavior addresses the client's
priority need for safety and is therefore the priority nursing action.
ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 13 Notes
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client states,
"I am very rich, and I feel I must give my money to you." Which of the
following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "Why do you think you feel the need to give money away?"
,B. "I am here to provide care and cannot accept this from you."
C. "I can request that your case manager discuss appropriate charity
options with you."
D. "You should know that giving away your money is inappropriate." -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > *B*:
This statement is matter-of-fact and concise and is an appropriate
response to a client who has bipolar disorder.
ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 13 Notes
A nurse is discussing relapse prevention with a client who has bipolar
disorder. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
teaching? (SATA)
A. Use caffeine in moderation to prevent relapse.
B. Difficulty sleeping can indicate a relapse.
C. Begin taking your medications as soon as a relapse begins.
D. Participating in psychotherapy can help prevent a relapse.
E. Anhedonia is a clinical manifestation of a depressive relapse.
ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 13 Notes - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > *B, D, E*:
Caffeine can precipitate a relapse.
Sleep disturbances can indicate a relapse.
, ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 13 Notes
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client states,
"I am very rich, and I feel I must give my money to you." Which of the
following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "Why do you think you feel the need to give money away?"
B. "I am here to provide care and cannot accept this from you."
C. "I can request that your case manager discuss appropriate charity
options with you."
D. "You should know that giving away your money is inappropriate." -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
A nurse is caring for a client who has substance-induced psychotic
disorder and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. The client states,
"The voices won't leave me alone!" Which of the following statements
by the nurse are appropriate? (SATA)
A. "When did you start hearing the voices?"
B. "The voices are not real, or else we would both hear them."
C. "It must be scary to hear voices."
D. "Are the voices telling you to hurt yourself?"
E. "Why are the voices talking to only you?"
MENTAL HEALTH CMS EXAM (2 VERSIONS)
| NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ | 100% PASS | 2025 UPDATE!
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the use of
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse
indicates understanding?
A. "ECT is the recommended initial treatment for bipolar disorder."
B. "ECT is contraindicated for clients who have suicidal ideation."
C. "ECT is effective for clients who are experiencing severe mania."
D. "ECT is prescribed to prevent the relapse of bipolar disorder."
ATI RN - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > *C*:
ECT is effective fo clients who have bipolar disorder and suicidal
ideation.
ECT is prescribed for clients experiencing an acute episode of bipolar
disorder rather than for the prevention of relapse.
,ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 13 Notes
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who is
experiencing a mixed episode of 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.
ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 13 Notes - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > *D*:
Monitoring the client for escalating behavior addresses the client's
priority need for safety and is therefore the priority nursing action.
ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 13 Notes
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client states,
"I am very rich, and I feel I must give my money to you." Which of the
following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "Why do you think you feel the need to give money away?"
,B. "I am here to provide care and cannot accept this from you."
C. "I can request that your case manager discuss appropriate charity
options with you."
D. "You should know that giving away your money is inappropriate." -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > *B*:
This statement is matter-of-fact and concise and is an appropriate
response to a client who has bipolar disorder.
ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 13 Notes
A nurse is discussing relapse prevention with a client who has bipolar
disorder. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
teaching? (SATA)
A. Use caffeine in moderation to prevent relapse.
B. Difficulty sleeping can indicate a relapse.
C. Begin taking your medications as soon as a relapse begins.
D. Participating in psychotherapy can help prevent a relapse.
E. Anhedonia is a clinical manifestation of a depressive relapse.
ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 13 Notes - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > *B, D, E*:
Caffeine can precipitate a relapse.
Sleep disturbances can indicate a relapse.
, ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 13 Notes
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client states,
"I am very rich, and I feel I must give my money to you." Which of the
following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "Why do you think you feel the need to give money away?"
B. "I am here to provide care and cannot accept this from you."
C. "I can request that your case manager discuss appropriate charity
options with you."
D. "You should know that giving away your money is inappropriate." -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
A nurse is caring for a client who has substance-induced psychotic
disorder and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. The client states,
"The voices won't leave me alone!" Which of the following statements
by the nurse are appropriate? (SATA)
A. "When did you start hearing the voices?"
B. "The voices are not real, or else we would both hear them."
C. "It must be scary to hear voices."
D. "Are the voices telling you to hurt yourself?"
E. "Why are the voices talking to only you?"
