ATI CAPSTONE MENTAL HEALTH, ATI
CAPSTONE: MENTAL HEALTH, ATI
MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT
ACTUAL EXAM / ATI MENTAL
HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2025
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND DETAILEDVERIFIED 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
A nurse in an acute care facility is assisting with the admission of an older
adulthas
who client
late stage Alzheimer's disease. The nurse notes that the
client's partner
appears exhausted. He states that he is finding it more and more
difficult
his partner.
to care
Which for of the following actions should the nurse take
first? ( Correct
answers ) Ask the partner to talk about his difficulties in caring for
the client.
The first action the nurse should take, using the nursing process priority
framework,
to collect data is regarding the partner's ability to take care of
the client.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking bupropion. Which of
the following
findings indicates the medications is effective? ( Correct answers )
Decrease in urge
to
smoke
Bupropion is an antidepressant that is also used for smoking
cessation.
A nurse is evaluating the outcome for a client who has depression
following
of his wifethe death ago. Which of the following client statements
3 months
indicates a need
further intervention? for ( Correct answers ) "I just don't feel like eating
because
like to eat I never
alone."
At risk for malnutrition and
injury.
A nurse in a long-term care setting is caring for a client who has
Alzheimer's
The client states,
disease. "I just came back from a hard day's work in my
office." identify
should The nurse this statement is an example of which of the
following coping
mechanisms? ( Correct answers )
Confabulation
GRADED
A+
,Confabulation is the creation of information which is untrue to fill in gaps
in memory and to protect self-esteem in clients who have dementia.
A nurse is planning care for a new client. Which of the following actions
shouldplan
nurse the to take in order to use the technique of presence to establish
the nurse-
client relationship? ( Correct answers ) Use active listening when with
the client.
The nurse should use active listening to establish presence with the
client. presence
involves eye contact, body language, voice tone, listening, and
reflection to
openness andconvay
understanding.
A nurse is assessing a client in the emergency department who drank
alcoholdisulfiram.
taking while The client states, "The nurse told me not to drink
when taking I the
medication. am just a social drinker. I didn't realize that having just one
drink with
friends would
my cause such a problem." Which of the following defense
mechanisms
the client demonstrating?
is ( Correct answers ) Rationalization
The client is demonstrating rationalization when he creates reasonable and
acceptable explanations for unacceptable behavior. The client is using
rationalization asa defense mechanisms to justify why he had just one
drink. Even though the nurse told him not to drink alcohol.
A nurse is caring for a group of older adult clients. Which of the
followingindicates
findings client delirium? ( Correct answers ) A client asks when family
members
will be arriving after visiting 1 hr
earlier.
Delirium is characterized by a change in cognition that occurs over a
short period
time. It alwaysof results from secondary physiological condition,
( infection,hospitalization,
prolonged surgery, hypoxia, fever, medication) and is a
transient disorder.
Although delirium can occur at any age, it is more common in
older adults.
frequently progresses
It in the evening hours and is sometimes called
syndrome"
"sundown
A nurse is collecting data from a client newly admitted for anorexia
nervousa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
( Correct answers ) Amenorrhea
The nurse should expect the client to report amenorrhea due to low
body weight.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder with
main. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority? ( Correct
answers ) The client paces in the hallway during the day and most of
the night.
When using Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the nurse determines that
the priority findings is the client's physiological need for rest and
food. Nonstop activity is an
GRADED
A+
, emergency situation for a client who has mania, since the client might
go for long periods without eating or sleep.
A nurse is preparing to assist with the care of a client of a client who
is undergo
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following pieces of
equipment
nurse set up
should
in thethe
room prior to the treatment? SATA ( Correct
answers ) -
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
The provider will monitor the client's brainwave patterns during the
monitor.
procedure.
- Oxygen saturation monitor
The client requires continuous oxygen saturation monitoring because she
will receive a short-acting barbiturate to induce sleep and a muscle-
paralyzing agent to prevent muscle distress and injury.
-Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor.
The provider will monitor the client's cardiac response during the
procedure.
A nurse isWhich
children. assisting with
of the a familystatements
following therapy session
shouldfor
theparents and 2
nurse recognize as
school-age
an
of example communication among family members? ( Correct answers )
effective
"Can
me the you tell you get upset each time I go to
reason
the mall?"
This is an expel of effective and healthy communication. Healthy
communication
expresses clear, understandable messages between family members.
Each family
member is encourage to express his or her feelings and
thoughts.
A n urse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is 2 days
postpartum
history and has a depression. Which of the following instructions should
of postpartum
the nurse( Correct answers ) Sleep as much as
include?
possible.
The nurse should encourage the client to sleep as much as she can
during
few weeks.
the next
Sleep deprivation can increase the risk for postpartum
depression.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client who is prescribed
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
chlorpromazine.
understanding
teaching? ( Correct
of theanswers ) "I will contact my provider if I have
difficulty urinating"
Chlorpromazine is a first-generation, or typical, antipsychotic medication
for schizophrenia. The client should monitor for anticholinergic adverse
prescribed
effects,
as such and urinary retention. Difficulty urinating could be a
dry mouth
sign of urinary
retention and should be reported to the provider for further
evaluation.
GRADED
A+
CAPSTONE: MENTAL HEALTH, ATI
MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT
ACTUAL EXAM / ATI MENTAL
HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2025
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND DETAILEDVERIFIED 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
A nurse in an acute care facility is assisting with the admission of an older
adulthas
who client
late stage Alzheimer's disease. The nurse notes that the
client's partner
appears exhausted. He states that he is finding it more and more
difficult
his partner.
to care
Which for of the following actions should the nurse take
first? ( Correct
answers ) Ask the partner to talk about his difficulties in caring for
the client.
The first action the nurse should take, using the nursing process priority
framework,
to collect data is regarding the partner's ability to take care of
the client.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking bupropion. Which of
the following
findings indicates the medications is effective? ( Correct answers )
Decrease in urge
to
smoke
Bupropion is an antidepressant that is also used for smoking
cessation.
A nurse is evaluating the outcome for a client who has depression
following
of his wifethe death ago. Which of the following client statements
3 months
indicates a need
further intervention? for ( Correct answers ) "I just don't feel like eating
because
like to eat I never
alone."
At risk for malnutrition and
injury.
A nurse in a long-term care setting is caring for a client who has
Alzheimer's
The client states,
disease. "I just came back from a hard day's work in my
office." identify
should The nurse this statement is an example of which of the
following coping
mechanisms? ( Correct answers )
Confabulation
GRADED
A+
,Confabulation is the creation of information which is untrue to fill in gaps
in memory and to protect self-esteem in clients who have dementia.
A nurse is planning care for a new client. Which of the following actions
shouldplan
nurse the to take in order to use the technique of presence to establish
the nurse-
client relationship? ( Correct answers ) Use active listening when with
the client.
The nurse should use active listening to establish presence with the
client. presence
involves eye contact, body language, voice tone, listening, and
reflection to
openness andconvay
understanding.
A nurse is assessing a client in the emergency department who drank
alcoholdisulfiram.
taking while The client states, "The nurse told me not to drink
when taking I the
medication. am just a social drinker. I didn't realize that having just one
drink with
friends would
my cause such a problem." Which of the following defense
mechanisms
the client demonstrating?
is ( Correct answers ) Rationalization
The client is demonstrating rationalization when he creates reasonable and
acceptable explanations for unacceptable behavior. The client is using
rationalization asa defense mechanisms to justify why he had just one
drink. Even though the nurse told him not to drink alcohol.
A nurse is caring for a group of older adult clients. Which of the
followingindicates
findings client delirium? ( Correct answers ) A client asks when family
members
will be arriving after visiting 1 hr
earlier.
Delirium is characterized by a change in cognition that occurs over a
short period
time. It alwaysof results from secondary physiological condition,
( infection,hospitalization,
prolonged surgery, hypoxia, fever, medication) and is a
transient disorder.
Although delirium can occur at any age, it is more common in
older adults.
frequently progresses
It in the evening hours and is sometimes called
syndrome"
"sundown
A nurse is collecting data from a client newly admitted for anorexia
nervousa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
( Correct answers ) Amenorrhea
The nurse should expect the client to report amenorrhea due to low
body weight.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder with
main. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority? ( Correct
answers ) The client paces in the hallway during the day and most of
the night.
When using Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the nurse determines that
the priority findings is the client's physiological need for rest and
food. Nonstop activity is an
GRADED
A+
, emergency situation for a client who has mania, since the client might
go for long periods without eating or sleep.
A nurse is preparing to assist with the care of a client of a client who
is undergo
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following pieces of
equipment
nurse set up
should
in thethe
room prior to the treatment? SATA ( Correct
answers ) -
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
The provider will monitor the client's brainwave patterns during the
monitor.
procedure.
- Oxygen saturation monitor
The client requires continuous oxygen saturation monitoring because she
will receive a short-acting barbiturate to induce sleep and a muscle-
paralyzing agent to prevent muscle distress and injury.
-Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor.
The provider will monitor the client's cardiac response during the
procedure.
A nurse isWhich
children. assisting with
of the a familystatements
following therapy session
shouldfor
theparents and 2
nurse recognize as
school-age
an
of example communication among family members? ( Correct answers )
effective
"Can
me the you tell you get upset each time I go to
reason
the mall?"
This is an expel of effective and healthy communication. Healthy
communication
expresses clear, understandable messages between family members.
Each family
member is encourage to express his or her feelings and
thoughts.
A n urse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is 2 days
postpartum
history and has a depression. Which of the following instructions should
of postpartum
the nurse( Correct answers ) Sleep as much as
include?
possible.
The nurse should encourage the client to sleep as much as she can
during
few weeks.
the next
Sleep deprivation can increase the risk for postpartum
depression.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client who is prescribed
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
chlorpromazine.
understanding
teaching? ( Correct
of theanswers ) "I will contact my provider if I have
difficulty urinating"
Chlorpromazine is a first-generation, or typical, antipsychotic medication
for schizophrenia. The client should monitor for anticholinergic adverse
prescribed
effects,
as such and urinary retention. Difficulty urinating could be a
dry mouth
sign of urinary
retention and should be reported to the provider for further
evaluation.
GRADED
A+
