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ATI RN Mental Health with ngn (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2027]
ATI RN Mental Health Practice Exam –
Questions
1. A patient with schizophrenia is hearing voices telling them to harm themselves.
What is the nurse’s priority?
A. Administer antipsychotic medication
B. Place the patient on suicide precautions
C. Encourage group therapy
D. Monitor vital signs
Answer: B
2. Which nursing intervention is most important for a patient experiencing
severe anxiety?
A. Teach deep-breathing exercises
B. Provide a quiet, safe environment
C. Encourage rapid problem-solving
D. Increase social interactions
Answer: B
3. A patient taking lithium reports nausea, vomiting, and tremors. What should
the nurse do first?
A. Hold the next dose and notify the provider
B. Encourage fluids
C. Check vital signs
D. Administer antiemetics
Answer: A
4. A patient with depression has begun talking about feeling hopeless. The
nurse’s priority action is:
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A. Assess for suicidal ideation
B. Encourage journaling
C. Suggest a new hobby
D. Administer antidepressant medication
Answer: A
5. Which symptom is typical of acute mania in bipolar disorder?
A. Increased energy and decreased need for sleep
B. Flat affect
C. Fatigue and low motivation
D. Confusion
Answer: A
6. A patient with PTSD is experiencing flashbacks. What intervention is most
therapeutic?
A. Encourage verbalization of feelings in a safe environment
B. Avoid talking about the traumatic event
C. Increase physical activity
D. Administer sedatives immediately
Answer: A
7. A patient with generalized anxiety disorder reports constant worry. Which
intervention is evidence-based?
A. Teach relaxation techniques
B. Advise complete avoidance of stressors
C. Encourage overtime work
D. Focus only on medication management
Answer: A
8. A patient with alcohol use disorder is in detox and has tremors and
diaphoresis. What is the priority intervention?
A. Administer benzodiazepines as prescribed
B. Encourage deep breathing exercises
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C. Provide fluid replacement only
D. Schedule group therapy
Answer: A
9. Which communication technique is most effective for a patient with paranoid
schizophrenia?
A. Use clear, simple statements and maintain consistency
B. Engage in abstract conversation
C. Avoid eye contact entirely
D. Encourage frequent rapid changes in routine
Answer: A
10. A patient taking fluoxetine reports insomnia and agitation. What should the
nurse do?
A. Notify the provider; monitor for side effects
B. Encourage high-calorie meals
C. Stop medication immediately
D. Reduce fluid intake
Answer: A
11. Which statement by a patient indicates understanding of cognitive-behavioral
therapy (CBT) for anxiety?
A. “I can learn to change my thoughts to reduce my anxiety.”
B. “I will avoid all situations that make me anxious.”
C. “Medication is the only way to reduce anxiety.”
D. “I must accept my anxiety as unchangeable.”
Answer: A
12. A patient on haloperidol develops muscle rigidity and fever. What is the
priority action?
A. Notify the provider immediately; risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
B. Continue medication; monitor symptoms
C. Encourage fluid intake only
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D. Document and reassess later
Answer: A
13. Which intervention is appropriate for a patient with anorexia nervosa?
A. Establish a structured meal plan and monitor intake
B. Allow unrestricted eating
C. Encourage fasting
D. Focus solely on psychotherapy
Answer: A
14. A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) spends hours washing
hands. What is an appropriate nursing intervention?
A. Allow the ritual initially, then gradually set limits
B. Immediately stop the behavior without explanation
C. Ignore the behavior
D. Encourage increased repetition
Answer: A
15. A patient experiencing auditory hallucinations states, “The voices tell me to
hurt myself.” What is the first nursing action?
A. Ensure patient safety and implement suicide precautions
B. Teach coping strategies later
C. Encourage participation in group therapy
D. Monitor only
Answer: A
16. Which finding indicates a patient may be experiencing serotonin syndrome?
A. Agitation, confusion, and hyperreflexia
B. Fatigue and lethargy
C. Bradycardia only
D. Weight gain
Answer: A
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ATI RN Mental Health with ngn (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2027]
ATI RN Mental Health Practice Exam –
Questions
1. A patient with schizophrenia is hearing voices telling them to harm themselves.
What is the nurse’s priority?
A. Administer antipsychotic medication
B. Place the patient on suicide precautions
C. Encourage group therapy
D. Monitor vital signs
Answer: B
2. Which nursing intervention is most important for a patient experiencing
severe anxiety?
A. Teach deep-breathing exercises
B. Provide a quiet, safe environment
C. Encourage rapid problem-solving
D. Increase social interactions
Answer: B
3. A patient taking lithium reports nausea, vomiting, and tremors. What should
the nurse do first?
A. Hold the next dose and notify the provider
B. Encourage fluids
C. Check vital signs
D. Administer antiemetics
Answer: A
4. A patient with depression has begun talking about feeling hopeless. The
nurse’s priority action is:
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A. Assess for suicidal ideation
B. Encourage journaling
C. Suggest a new hobby
D. Administer antidepressant medication
Answer: A
5. Which symptom is typical of acute mania in bipolar disorder?
A. Increased energy and decreased need for sleep
B. Flat affect
C. Fatigue and low motivation
D. Confusion
Answer: A
6. A patient with PTSD is experiencing flashbacks. What intervention is most
therapeutic?
A. Encourage verbalization of feelings in a safe environment
B. Avoid talking about the traumatic event
C. Increase physical activity
D. Administer sedatives immediately
Answer: A
7. A patient with generalized anxiety disorder reports constant worry. Which
intervention is evidence-based?
A. Teach relaxation techniques
B. Advise complete avoidance of stressors
C. Encourage overtime work
D. Focus only on medication management
Answer: A
8. A patient with alcohol use disorder is in detox and has tremors and
diaphoresis. What is the priority intervention?
A. Administer benzodiazepines as prescribed
B. Encourage deep breathing exercises
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C. Provide fluid replacement only
D. Schedule group therapy
Answer: A
9. Which communication technique is most effective for a patient with paranoid
schizophrenia?
A. Use clear, simple statements and maintain consistency
B. Engage in abstract conversation
C. Avoid eye contact entirely
D. Encourage frequent rapid changes in routine
Answer: A
10. A patient taking fluoxetine reports insomnia and agitation. What should the
nurse do?
A. Notify the provider; monitor for side effects
B. Encourage high-calorie meals
C. Stop medication immediately
D. Reduce fluid intake
Answer: A
11. Which statement by a patient indicates understanding of cognitive-behavioral
therapy (CBT) for anxiety?
A. “I can learn to change my thoughts to reduce my anxiety.”
B. “I will avoid all situations that make me anxious.”
C. “Medication is the only way to reduce anxiety.”
D. “I must accept my anxiety as unchangeable.”
Answer: A
12. A patient on haloperidol develops muscle rigidity and fever. What is the
priority action?
A. Notify the provider immediately; risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
B. Continue medication; monitor symptoms
C. Encourage fluid intake only
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D. Document and reassess later
Answer: A
13. Which intervention is appropriate for a patient with anorexia nervosa?
A. Establish a structured meal plan and monitor intake
B. Allow unrestricted eating
C. Encourage fasting
D. Focus solely on psychotherapy
Answer: A
14. A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) spends hours washing
hands. What is an appropriate nursing intervention?
A. Allow the ritual initially, then gradually set limits
B. Immediately stop the behavior without explanation
C. Ignore the behavior
D. Encourage increased repetition
Answer: A
15. A patient experiencing auditory hallucinations states, “The voices tell me to
hurt myself.” What is the first nursing action?
A. Ensure patient safety and implement suicide precautions
B. Teach coping strategies later
C. Encourage participation in group therapy
D. Monitor only
Answer: A
16. Which finding indicates a patient may be experiencing serotonin syndrome?
A. Agitation, confusion, and hyperreflexia
B. Fatigue and lethargy
C. Bradycardia only
D. Weight gain
Answer: A
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