Mental Health ATI Exam B 2026
Questions and Answers
A charge nurse is developing an education program about schizophrenia. What
manifestation should the nurse include as a negative symptom of schizophrenia? -
Correct answer-Thought blocking
A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam 7.5 mg IV bolus to a client for alcohol
withdrawal. Available is diazepam injection 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the
nurse administer? - Correct answer-1.5 mL
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client whose partner died 4 months ago. What
statement indicates that the client is at risk for complicated grief? - Correct answer-
"I feel so empty without my wife that it's hard to get up every morning."
A nurse in a mental health unit is admitting a client who is anxious because he
often hears voices telling him what to do. What action should the nurse take? -
Correct answer-Ask the client what the voices are saying.
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, A nurse in a community health center is counseling a family of two parents and
two children. What statement by a family member indicates manipulative
behavior? - Correct answer-"If you do my homework for me, I won't bother you for
the rest of the day."
A nurse is planning discharge teaching with a family member of a client who has a
new diagnosis of depression. What information about relapse should the nurse
include? - Correct answer-Early identification of changes, such as decreased social
involvement, is important.
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who is
experiencing the adverse effects of chlorpromazine. The nurse should administer
benztropine to relieve which of the following adverse effects? - Correct answer-
Acute dystonia
A nurse in the emergency department is admitting a client who reports a headache
along with heart palpitations after having a glass of wine with dinner a few hours
ago. The client has a history of depression and has a blood pressure of 210/105
mmHg. What question should the nurse ask first? - Correct answer-"What
medications are you currently taking?"
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Questions and Answers
A charge nurse is developing an education program about schizophrenia. What
manifestation should the nurse include as a negative symptom of schizophrenia? -
Correct answer-Thought blocking
A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam 7.5 mg IV bolus to a client for alcohol
withdrawal. Available is diazepam injection 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the
nurse administer? - Correct answer-1.5 mL
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client whose partner died 4 months ago. What
statement indicates that the client is at risk for complicated grief? - Correct answer-
"I feel so empty without my wife that it's hard to get up every morning."
A nurse in a mental health unit is admitting a client who is anxious because he
often hears voices telling him what to do. What action should the nurse take? -
Correct answer-Ask the client what the voices are saying.
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, A nurse in a community health center is counseling a family of two parents and
two children. What statement by a family member indicates manipulative
behavior? - Correct answer-"If you do my homework for me, I won't bother you for
the rest of the day."
A nurse is planning discharge teaching with a family member of a client who has a
new diagnosis of depression. What information about relapse should the nurse
include? - Correct answer-Early identification of changes, such as decreased social
involvement, is important.
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who is
experiencing the adverse effects of chlorpromazine. The nurse should administer
benztropine to relieve which of the following adverse effects? - Correct answer-
Acute dystonia
A nurse in the emergency department is admitting a client who reports a headache
along with heart palpitations after having a glass of wine with dinner a few hours
ago. The client has a history of depression and has a blood pressure of 210/105
mmHg. What question should the nurse ask first? - Correct answer-"What
medications are you currently taking?"
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