ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH Practice A EXAM 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 60 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED
A+
1.A nurse is assessing a school-age child who experienced the traumatic
loss of a parent 8 months ago. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as an indication that the child is experiencing post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD)?
Clinging behaviors directed towards a teacher
Increasing time spent sleeping
Intense focus on school work
Lack of interest in an upcoming holiday: Lack of interest in an upcoming
holiday
The child who has PTSD will have negative moods and difficulty
remembering aspects of the traumatic event. The child can also have
a loss of interest or lack of participation in significant activities and
events such as holidays.
2.A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report?
A client who is taking clozapine and has a WBC count of 7500 (5000-
10000) A client who is taking lamotrigine and has developed a rash
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, A client who is taking valproate and has a platelet count of 200000 (150k-400
A client who is taking lithium and has increased thirst: A client who is taking
lamotrigine and has developed a rash
Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant medication that is used as a mood
stabilizer. The nurse should identify that a rash is a potentially life-
threatening adverse effect of the medication and report this finding
immediately.
3.A nurse is caring for a male client who has schizophrenia and is taking
clozapine. Which of the following client findings should the nurse identify
as a contraindication for receiving clozapine?
WBC count 2500
Hgb 11.5
Alogia
Client reports having a dry mouth: WBC 2500
Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis which can be fatal due to
overwhelming infection.
4.A nurse is planning care for a client who has depression and has made
frequent suicide attempts. Which of the following statements indicates
the client has a decreased risk for suicide?
"I'm relieved now that my financial affairs are in order."
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, "It is easier to talk about my feelings now."
"Suddenly I have enough energy to do anything I want."
"Thank you for always taking such good care of me.": It is easier to talk
about my feelings now.
When clients express their feelings, this indicates a positive treatment
outcome.
5.During a client's initial interview in a mental health inpatient setting, a
nurse identifies that the client is maintaining eye contact and leaning
forward. Which of the following assumptions should the nurse make based
on the client's nonverbal behaviors
The client is interested in what the nurse is saying.
The client is attempting to manipulate the nurse.
The client is physically attracted to the nurse.
The client is seeking acceptance by the nurse.: The client is interested in
what the nurse is saying.
6.A nurse is planning care for a client who has schizophrenia and reports
auditory hallucinations. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan?
Promote the use of music to compete with the clients auditory hallucinations
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, Inform the client that the auditory hallucinations are not real.
Avoid asking the client if they are experiencing auditory hallucinations.
Instruct the client on the use of voice recognition regarding the auditory
hallucinations.: Promote the use of music to compete with the client's
auditory hallucinations.
Competing reality-based stimulation such as the use of music or tv
during auditory hallucinations can assist in limiting the effect the
hallucinations have on the client's stress level.
7.A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired cognition.
A nurse is updating the c clients plan of care. For each of the following
potential nursing interventions, click to specify if the potential intervention
is anticipated, nonessential or contraindicated for the client.: Anticipated:
Ap- proach from front, give directions slowly and moderate tone,
decrease sensory stimulation, assign the client to a room near nurses'
station
Nonessential: High calorie hourly protein
Contraindicated: vest to restrain, bed is kept at working height, lights in
bedroom and bathroom off at night.
8.A nurse is planning discharge teaching with a family member of a client
who has a new diagnosis of depression. Which of the following information
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EXAM COMPLETE 60 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED
A+
1.A nurse is assessing a school-age child who experienced the traumatic
loss of a parent 8 months ago. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as an indication that the child is experiencing post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD)?
Clinging behaviors directed towards a teacher
Increasing time spent sleeping
Intense focus on school work
Lack of interest in an upcoming holiday: Lack of interest in an upcoming
holiday
The child who has PTSD will have negative moods and difficulty
remembering aspects of the traumatic event. The child can also have
a loss of interest or lack of participation in significant activities and
events such as holidays.
2.A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report?
A client who is taking clozapine and has a WBC count of 7500 (5000-
10000) A client who is taking lamotrigine and has developed a rash
To get this or any other Exam contact ()
, A client who is taking valproate and has a platelet count of 200000 (150k-400
A client who is taking lithium and has increased thirst: A client who is taking
lamotrigine and has developed a rash
Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant medication that is used as a mood
stabilizer. The nurse should identify that a rash is a potentially life-
threatening adverse effect of the medication and report this finding
immediately.
3.A nurse is caring for a male client who has schizophrenia and is taking
clozapine. Which of the following client findings should the nurse identify
as a contraindication for receiving clozapine?
WBC count 2500
Hgb 11.5
Alogia
Client reports having a dry mouth: WBC 2500
Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis which can be fatal due to
overwhelming infection.
4.A nurse is planning care for a client who has depression and has made
frequent suicide attempts. Which of the following statements indicates
the client has a decreased risk for suicide?
"I'm relieved now that my financial affairs are in order."
To get this or any other Exam contact ()
, "It is easier to talk about my feelings now."
"Suddenly I have enough energy to do anything I want."
"Thank you for always taking such good care of me.": It is easier to talk
about my feelings now.
When clients express their feelings, this indicates a positive treatment
outcome.
5.During a client's initial interview in a mental health inpatient setting, a
nurse identifies that the client is maintaining eye contact and leaning
forward. Which of the following assumptions should the nurse make based
on the client's nonverbal behaviors
The client is interested in what the nurse is saying.
The client is attempting to manipulate the nurse.
The client is physically attracted to the nurse.
The client is seeking acceptance by the nurse.: The client is interested in
what the nurse is saying.
6.A nurse is planning care for a client who has schizophrenia and reports
auditory hallucinations. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan?
Promote the use of music to compete with the clients auditory hallucinations
To get this or any other Exam contact ()
, Inform the client that the auditory hallucinations are not real.
Avoid asking the client if they are experiencing auditory hallucinations.
Instruct the client on the use of voice recognition regarding the auditory
hallucinations.: Promote the use of music to compete with the client's
auditory hallucinations.
Competing reality-based stimulation such as the use of music or tv
during auditory hallucinations can assist in limiting the effect the
hallucinations have on the client's stress level.
7.A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired cognition.
A nurse is updating the c clients plan of care. For each of the following
potential nursing interventions, click to specify if the potential intervention
is anticipated, nonessential or contraindicated for the client.: Anticipated:
Ap- proach from front, give directions slowly and moderate tone,
decrease sensory stimulation, assign the client to a room near nurses'
station
Nonessential: High calorie hourly protein
Contraindicated: vest to restrain, bed is kept at working height, lights in
bedroom and bathroom off at night.
8.A nurse is planning discharge teaching with a family member of a client
who has a new diagnosis of depression. Which of the following information
To get this or any other Exam contact ()
