ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH RETAKE 2025 A SERIES
OF QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
Client has bulimia, guardian understands teaching when they state? - ANSWER: It is
important for my daughter to have regular dental check-ups
Memantine (namenda) is given for? - ANSWER: Severe Alzheimers
Nicotine lozenges, nurse teaching? - ANSWER: Limit to no more than 20/day
More teaching to AP when talking with a dementia pt? - ANSWER: Its almost time
for your appointment, let me do your hair
Working phase of a pt with borderline personality? - ANSWER: Facilitate a change in
the pts behavior
Pt in ED, fx to arm and periorbital bruise, nurse suspects partner violence, first
intervention for nurse to take? - ANSWER: Ck the clients injuries
Young client with depression, factor that increases risk? - ANSWER: The client is
female
Client had suicidal ideation, intervention nurse should do? - ANSWER: Search the
client and belongings upon arrival
Opioid withdrawal, manifestation to expect? - ANSWER: Muscle spasms
Therapeutic group for bulimia, task nurse should include during orientation phase? -
ANSWER: Determine the rules the group will follow
Pt started antidepressant, nurse identifies which statement as the priority? -
ANSWER: I have it all figured out. Everything is going to be ok now
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,Lanugo on clients skin indicates which eating disorder? - ANSWER: Anorexia
nervosa
Indication of rape-trauma syndrome? - ANSWER: Report of intense guilt
Client exhibits superstition, elaborate speech patterns and eccentric behavior? -
ANSWER: Schizotpal
Client has thought of suicide, goal to include? - ANSWER: The client agrees to notify
a staff member of thoughts of self-harm
Intentional OD of opioids, therapeutic response from nurse? - ANSWER: I would like
to sit and talk with you
Nurse interviewing anorexia pt, would expect? - ANSWER: Strenuous exercise
regimen
Admission assessment finding of restricting type anorexia, nurse would find? -
ANSWER: Decreased calorie intake
Plan of care for group of clients, priority intervention? - ANSWER: Offering high-
calorie beverages to client in manic phase of bi-polar disorder
New script for MAOI, client understands to eat? - ANSWER: Yogurt
Nurse teaching for medication, chlorpromazine? - ANSWER: This med is an
antipsychotic that controls the manifestation of schizophrenia
Nurses' Notes
Admission:25-year-old client admitted with positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
Client has a history of substance use, anxiety, and depression. Client demonstrates
alterations in speech and persecutory delusions. Client states that they hear voices
that are warning them of danger and that they should stay away from a coworker
because the coworker is conspiring against them.
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, Day 5 - Discharge:No delusions or hallucinations noted. Speech is clear and
coherent. Client has a well-groomed appearance. Group and individual therapy
attended daily.
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is preparing for
discharge.ExhibitsThe nurse is providing discharge teaching to the client. Which of
the following information should the nurse include when educating the client about
relapse prevention? Select all that apply.
-Ask a trusted person to watch for manifestations of illness.
-Notify your provider within 48 hr of manifestations of a relapse.
-Go for a walk to decrease anxiety during times of increased stress.
-Report any adverse effects of the medication to the provider immediately.
A nurse is caring for a client who has cocaine use disorder. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse expect the client to have during withdrawal?
Fatigue
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the emergency department.
1400:34-year-old client admitted to the emergency department with contusions to the
face, arms, and abdomen.
1500:Bruises noted in various stages of healing to the face, bilateral arms, and
abdomen. Client grimaces and moans with movement. Laceration to the left cheek
cleansed and covered with an adhesive bandage. Left shoulder cleansed, antiseptic
ointment applied, and covered with gauze dressing. States, “I fell getting out of the
shower and scraped my face and shoulder on the bathroom counter. I tried to catch
myself when I fell and that is how I fractured my arm.” Client is very tearful, does not
make eye contact, and only speaks when spoken to. Client requests not to notify
their partner because they do not want them to have to miss work or worry.
X-ray: Spiral fracture to the left arm
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OF QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
Client has bulimia, guardian understands teaching when they state? - ANSWER: It is
important for my daughter to have regular dental check-ups
Memantine (namenda) is given for? - ANSWER: Severe Alzheimers
Nicotine lozenges, nurse teaching? - ANSWER: Limit to no more than 20/day
More teaching to AP when talking with a dementia pt? - ANSWER: Its almost time
for your appointment, let me do your hair
Working phase of a pt with borderline personality? - ANSWER: Facilitate a change in
the pts behavior
Pt in ED, fx to arm and periorbital bruise, nurse suspects partner violence, first
intervention for nurse to take? - ANSWER: Ck the clients injuries
Young client with depression, factor that increases risk? - ANSWER: The client is
female
Client had suicidal ideation, intervention nurse should do? - ANSWER: Search the
client and belongings upon arrival
Opioid withdrawal, manifestation to expect? - ANSWER: Muscle spasms
Therapeutic group for bulimia, task nurse should include during orientation phase? -
ANSWER: Determine the rules the group will follow
Pt started antidepressant, nurse identifies which statement as the priority? -
ANSWER: I have it all figured out. Everything is going to be ok now
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,Lanugo on clients skin indicates which eating disorder? - ANSWER: Anorexia
nervosa
Indication of rape-trauma syndrome? - ANSWER: Report of intense guilt
Client exhibits superstition, elaborate speech patterns and eccentric behavior? -
ANSWER: Schizotpal
Client has thought of suicide, goal to include? - ANSWER: The client agrees to notify
a staff member of thoughts of self-harm
Intentional OD of opioids, therapeutic response from nurse? - ANSWER: I would like
to sit and talk with you
Nurse interviewing anorexia pt, would expect? - ANSWER: Strenuous exercise
regimen
Admission assessment finding of restricting type anorexia, nurse would find? -
ANSWER: Decreased calorie intake
Plan of care for group of clients, priority intervention? - ANSWER: Offering high-
calorie beverages to client in manic phase of bi-polar disorder
New script for MAOI, client understands to eat? - ANSWER: Yogurt
Nurse teaching for medication, chlorpromazine? - ANSWER: This med is an
antipsychotic that controls the manifestation of schizophrenia
Nurses' Notes
Admission:25-year-old client admitted with positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
Client has a history of substance use, anxiety, and depression. Client demonstrates
alterations in speech and persecutory delusions. Client states that they hear voices
that are warning them of danger and that they should stay away from a coworker
because the coworker is conspiring against them.
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, Day 5 - Discharge:No delusions or hallucinations noted. Speech is clear and
coherent. Client has a well-groomed appearance. Group and individual therapy
attended daily.
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is preparing for
discharge.ExhibitsThe nurse is providing discharge teaching to the client. Which of
the following information should the nurse include when educating the client about
relapse prevention? Select all that apply.
-Ask a trusted person to watch for manifestations of illness.
-Notify your provider within 48 hr of manifestations of a relapse.
-Go for a walk to decrease anxiety during times of increased stress.
-Report any adverse effects of the medication to the provider immediately.
A nurse is caring for a client who has cocaine use disorder. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse expect the client to have during withdrawal?
Fatigue
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the emergency department.
1400:34-year-old client admitted to the emergency department with contusions to the
face, arms, and abdomen.
1500:Bruises noted in various stages of healing to the face, bilateral arms, and
abdomen. Client grimaces and moans with movement. Laceration to the left cheek
cleansed and covered with an adhesive bandage. Left shoulder cleansed, antiseptic
ointment applied, and covered with gauze dressing. States, “I fell getting out of the
shower and scraped my face and shoulder on the bathroom counter. I tried to catch
myself when I fell and that is how I fractured my arm.” Client is very tearful, does not
make eye contact, and only speaks when spoken to. Client requests not to notify
their partner because they do not want them to have to miss work or worry.
X-ray: Spiral fracture to the left arm
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