ATI RN CAPSTONE MENTAL
HEALTH PRE-ASSESSMENT
2025 GRADED A+
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[DATE]
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, 1. A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who was brought in by her
adult daughter stating that her mother has not been able to leave her home for
weeks because she is afraid to be outdoors alone. The nurse should anticipate
planning care for managing which of the following phobias?
o d. Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is an irrational fear about being in places or circumstances
where the client would not have help in the event of panic or other forms
of anxiety. Fear of being alone outdoors is a common example.
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has multiple medication
prescriptions and must take the medications at specific intervals when at home.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
o b. "Let's work together to devise a time schedule that is convenient for
you on a daily basis."
This response illustrates the therapeutic communication technique of
formulating a plan of action. It demonstrates the nurse's willingness to
work with the client to modify the schedule.
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and
will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. The nurse should teach the
client that which of the following factors puts her at risk for lithium toxicity?
o a. The client runs 4 miles outdoors every afternoon.
Strenuous exercise in outdoor heat can lead to dehydration, increasing
the risk for lithium toxicity.
4. A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client for suspected cocaine
intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
o b. Dilated pupils
Dilated pupils are a finding of cocaine intoxication due to the stimulation
of the sympathetic nervous system.
5. A nurse enters the room of a client who becomes verbally abusive. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
o b. Speak slowly in a low, calm voice.
Speaking in this manner conveys to the client that the nurse is controlled,
non-threatening, and caring.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who lost all his possessions in a house fire and
states, "I have no idea what I am going to do. I cannot think right now." Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
HEALTH PRE-ASSESSMENT
2025 GRADED A+
[Document subtitle]
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, 1. A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who was brought in by her
adult daughter stating that her mother has not been able to leave her home for
weeks because she is afraid to be outdoors alone. The nurse should anticipate
planning care for managing which of the following phobias?
o d. Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is an irrational fear about being in places or circumstances
where the client would not have help in the event of panic or other forms
of anxiety. Fear of being alone outdoors is a common example.
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has multiple medication
prescriptions and must take the medications at specific intervals when at home.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
o b. "Let's work together to devise a time schedule that is convenient for
you on a daily basis."
This response illustrates the therapeutic communication technique of
formulating a plan of action. It demonstrates the nurse's willingness to
work with the client to modify the schedule.
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and
will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. The nurse should teach the
client that which of the following factors puts her at risk for lithium toxicity?
o a. The client runs 4 miles outdoors every afternoon.
Strenuous exercise in outdoor heat can lead to dehydration, increasing
the risk for lithium toxicity.
4. A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client for suspected cocaine
intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
o b. Dilated pupils
Dilated pupils are a finding of cocaine intoxication due to the stimulation
of the sympathetic nervous system.
5. A nurse enters the room of a client who becomes verbally abusive. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
o b. Speak slowly in a low, calm voice.
Speaking in this manner conveys to the client that the nurse is controlled,
non-threatening, and caring.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who lost all his possessions in a house fire and
states, "I have no idea what I am going to do. I cannot think right now." Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
