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“ATI TESTING CUSTOM MENTAL HEALTH NEXT
GENERATION STUDY THIS ONE 2026 ”LATEST
EXAM 2026 – 2027 SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST
VERSION) WELL REVISED 100% GUARANTEE
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The nurse is providing care to a client with somatic symptom disorder (SSD).
Which would the nurse expect to be included in the client's plan of care?
-Cognitive behavior therapy
-Multiple provider evaluations
-Mood stabilizers to manage the symptoms
-Electroconvulsive therapy
-Cognitive behavior therapy
Which disorder is characterized by unexplained, sudden deficits in sensory or
motor function?
-Body dysmorphic disorder
-Hypochondriasis
-Somatization disorder
-Conversion disorder
-Conversion disorder
In which disorder is the individual motivated solely by the desire to become a
client?
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-Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
-Conversion disorder
-Factitious disorder
-Complex somatic symptom disorder (CSSD)
-Factitious disorder
Which would be most important for a nurse to do when caring for a client with
somatic symptom disorder?
-Administer prescribed pharmacotherapy
-Ensure adherence to counseling
-Develop a sound, positive nurse-client relationship
-Assist in developing a daily routine
-Develop a sound, positive nurse-client relationship
After teaching a group of nursing students about somatic symptom disorder,
the instructor determines that additional education is needed when the
students identify which as true?
-The client believes he/she has a serious illness.
-The client embraces the "sick role."
-The client usually thinks anxiety is behind the symptoms.
-The client believes that his/her condition is catastrophic and disabling.
-The client usually thinks anxiety is behind the symptoms.
When describing the major difference between somatic symptom disorder and
factitious disorders, which would the nurse include?
-In somatic symptom disorder, clients consciously seek attention.
-In factitious disorders, clients are unaware that their symptoms are not real.
-In somatic symptom disorder, clients are not consciously aware that needs
are being met through physical complaints.
-Factitious disorders respond much more readily to psychopharmacologic
treatment than does somatic symptom disorder.
In somatic symptom disorder, clients are not consciously aware that needs are being
met through physical complaints.
The spouse of a client diagnosed with complex somatic symptom disorder
asks the nurse, "What causes this condition?" Which response by the nurse
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would be most accurate?
"There is definitely an underlying genetic link for this disorder."
"Your spouse is experiencing chronic stress that causes hypoarousal."
"The symptoms reflect an emotion that your spouse cannot verbalize."
"The symptoms reflect an internal preoccupation with events."
"The symptoms reflect an emotion that your spouse cannot verbalize."
Based on the nurse's knowledge of common problems associated with
somatic symptom disorder, the nurse would ensure that which areas are
assessed? Select all that apply.
Polypharmacy
Sleep patterns
Activity level
Fluid intake
Urinary function
Polypharmacy
Sleep patterns
Activity level
A client with schizophrenia is hearing voices that tell the client to kill the self.
What term is used to identify this type of false sensory perception?
Hallucination
Delusion
Flight of ideas
Ideas of reference
Hallucination
A client is being seen in the health clinic. The nurse observes a shuffling gait,
drooling, and slowness of movement. The client is currently taking an
antipsychotic for treatment of schizophrenia. The nurse knows that which side
effect is occurring?
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Dystonic movements
Akathisia
Pseudoparkinsonism
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Pseudoparkinsonism
A 44-year-old client has been experiencing intense job stress. In recent weeks,
the client has confided in the client's spouse that the client believes the
client's firm monitors every aspect of the client's personal performance and
that the firm is engaged in deception and cover-up of its "true purpose." A
nurse would recognize that the primary theme of the client's delusional
disorder is what?
Grandiose
Somatic
Conjugal
Persecutory
Persecutory
A nurse is interviewing a client with schizophrenia when the client begins to
say, "Kite, night, right, height, fright." The nurse documents this as:
clang association.
stilted language.
verbigeration.
neologisms.
clang association.
A client diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and severe depression is
being treated with antipsychotic medications. The client tells the nurse about
difficulty with self-care activities. With which intervention should the nurse
respond?
Gain assistance from family members.
Contact the physician for a change in medications.
“ATI TESTING CUSTOM MENTAL HEALTH NEXT
GENERATION STUDY THIS ONE 2026 ”LATEST
EXAM 2026 – 2027 SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST
VERSION) WELL REVISED 100% GUARANTEE
PASS
The nurse is providing care to a client with somatic symptom disorder (SSD).
Which would the nurse expect to be included in the client's plan of care?
-Cognitive behavior therapy
-Multiple provider evaluations
-Mood stabilizers to manage the symptoms
-Electroconvulsive therapy
-Cognitive behavior therapy
Which disorder is characterized by unexplained, sudden deficits in sensory or
motor function?
-Body dysmorphic disorder
-Hypochondriasis
-Somatization disorder
-Conversion disorder
-Conversion disorder
In which disorder is the individual motivated solely by the desire to become a
client?
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-Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
-Conversion disorder
-Factitious disorder
-Complex somatic symptom disorder (CSSD)
-Factitious disorder
Which would be most important for a nurse to do when caring for a client with
somatic symptom disorder?
-Administer prescribed pharmacotherapy
-Ensure adherence to counseling
-Develop a sound, positive nurse-client relationship
-Assist in developing a daily routine
-Develop a sound, positive nurse-client relationship
After teaching a group of nursing students about somatic symptom disorder,
the instructor determines that additional education is needed when the
students identify which as true?
-The client believes he/she has a serious illness.
-The client embraces the "sick role."
-The client usually thinks anxiety is behind the symptoms.
-The client believes that his/her condition is catastrophic and disabling.
-The client usually thinks anxiety is behind the symptoms.
When describing the major difference between somatic symptom disorder and
factitious disorders, which would the nurse include?
-In somatic symptom disorder, clients consciously seek attention.
-In factitious disorders, clients are unaware that their symptoms are not real.
-In somatic symptom disorder, clients are not consciously aware that needs
are being met through physical complaints.
-Factitious disorders respond much more readily to psychopharmacologic
treatment than does somatic symptom disorder.
In somatic symptom disorder, clients are not consciously aware that needs are being
met through physical complaints.
The spouse of a client diagnosed with complex somatic symptom disorder
asks the nurse, "What causes this condition?" Which response by the nurse
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would be most accurate?
"There is definitely an underlying genetic link for this disorder."
"Your spouse is experiencing chronic stress that causes hypoarousal."
"The symptoms reflect an emotion that your spouse cannot verbalize."
"The symptoms reflect an internal preoccupation with events."
"The symptoms reflect an emotion that your spouse cannot verbalize."
Based on the nurse's knowledge of common problems associated with
somatic symptom disorder, the nurse would ensure that which areas are
assessed? Select all that apply.
Polypharmacy
Sleep patterns
Activity level
Fluid intake
Urinary function
Polypharmacy
Sleep patterns
Activity level
A client with schizophrenia is hearing voices that tell the client to kill the self.
What term is used to identify this type of false sensory perception?
Hallucination
Delusion
Flight of ideas
Ideas of reference
Hallucination
A client is being seen in the health clinic. The nurse observes a shuffling gait,
drooling, and slowness of movement. The client is currently taking an
antipsychotic for treatment of schizophrenia. The nurse knows that which side
effect is occurring?
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Dystonic movements
Akathisia
Pseudoparkinsonism
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Pseudoparkinsonism
A 44-year-old client has been experiencing intense job stress. In recent weeks,
the client has confided in the client's spouse that the client believes the
client's firm monitors every aspect of the client's personal performance and
that the firm is engaged in deception and cover-up of its "true purpose." A
nurse would recognize that the primary theme of the client's delusional
disorder is what?
Grandiose
Somatic
Conjugal
Persecutory
Persecutory
A nurse is interviewing a client with schizophrenia when the client begins to
say, "Kite, night, right, height, fright." The nurse documents this as:
clang association.
stilted language.
verbigeration.
neologisms.
clang association.
A client diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and severe depression is
being treated with antipsychotic medications. The client tells the nurse about
difficulty with self-care activities. With which intervention should the nurse
respond?
Gain assistance from family members.
Contact the physician for a change in medications.
