ATI Mental Health Exam 2025 With 100%
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A nurse is caring for a client in a substance use disorders clinic. The client was referred by their
health care provider, who is concerned that they might have a problem with misusing
prescription pain medication. Although the client has kept this appointment, they insist there is
nothing wrong with them and that they do not have a problem with their pills. Which statement
by the client might indicate a substance use disorder? - correct answers ✔✔"My provider is just
mad that I have missed three appointments with them and haven't gotten my annual screening
this year."
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A nurse is providing substance use education to a group of parents. The nurse should include
which of the following factors that contribute to teenagers being at risk for substance use
disorder? - correct answers ✔✔Decision-making, judgment, and self-control are not fully
mature in teenagers.
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A nurse is developing a discharge plan for a client who is in substance use rehabilitation. The
nurse should include which of the following treatment modalities to decrease the likelihood of
relapse? - correct answers ✔✔12-step programs, cognitive-behavioral therapy, support groups
A nurse is discussing common misconceptions regarding patients who have substance use
disorder. The nurse should include which of the following as a possible consequence of a client
being labeled by providers as drug-seeking? - correct answers ✔✔The client may be discharged
without getting needed treatment.
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A nurse is meeting with a new client at a substance use disorder clinic. During the meeting, the
nurse observes that the patient is anxious, fidgeting in their chair, and sweating profusely.
, Which of the following types of data describes the client's actions? - correct answers
✔✔Objective
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Which of the following is a guiding principle for nurses when providing care to clients who have
a substance use disorder? - correct answers ✔✔Addiction is a complex brain disorder; health
care providers need to treat clients who have addictions with empathy and compassion.
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A nurse has been confronted about stealing and taking drugs from the narcotics cart in the
medication room. Which of the following is the most serious consequence of the nurse being
impaired while caring for clients? - correct answers ✔✔Clients could be harmed or die.
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A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who is concerned about their ability to continue to
practice nursing. - correct answers ✔✔Potential Disciplinary Action
Anticipated
Unexpected
State board of nursing will investigate. - anticipated
Immediate loss of license. -unedpected
Enrollment into a monitoring/recovery program. - anticipated
Criminal charges and arrest. - unexpected
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A nurse is working with a provider to determine which laboratory tests should be ordered for a
client who is suspected of chronic alcohol use. The nurse should identify that which of the
following sets of laboratory data might indicate chronic alcohol use? - correct answers ✔✔Liver
panel, compressive metabolic panel, BAL/BAC, magnesium
Correct Answers
A nurse is caring for a client in a substance use disorders clinic. The client was referred by their
health care provider, who is concerned that they might have a problem with misusing
prescription pain medication. Although the client has kept this appointment, they insist there is
nothing wrong with them and that they do not have a problem with their pills. Which statement
by the client might indicate a substance use disorder? - correct answers ✔✔"My provider is just
mad that I have missed three appointments with them and haven't gotten my annual screening
this year."
FLAG
A nurse is providing substance use education to a group of parents. The nurse should include
which of the following factors that contribute to teenagers being at risk for substance use
disorder? - correct answers ✔✔Decision-making, judgment, and self-control are not fully
mature in teenagers.
FLAG
A nurse is developing a discharge plan for a client who is in substance use rehabilitation. The
nurse should include which of the following treatment modalities to decrease the likelihood of
relapse? - correct answers ✔✔12-step programs, cognitive-behavioral therapy, support groups
A nurse is discussing common misconceptions regarding patients who have substance use
disorder. The nurse should include which of the following as a possible consequence of a client
being labeled by providers as drug-seeking? - correct answers ✔✔The client may be discharged
without getting needed treatment.
FLAG
A nurse is meeting with a new client at a substance use disorder clinic. During the meeting, the
nurse observes that the patient is anxious, fidgeting in their chair, and sweating profusely.
, Which of the following types of data describes the client's actions? - correct answers
✔✔Objective
FLAG
Which of the following is a guiding principle for nurses when providing care to clients who have
a substance use disorder? - correct answers ✔✔Addiction is a complex brain disorder; health
care providers need to treat clients who have addictions with empathy and compassion.
FLAG
A nurse has been confronted about stealing and taking drugs from the narcotics cart in the
medication room. Which of the following is the most serious consequence of the nurse being
impaired while caring for clients? - correct answers ✔✔Clients could be harmed or die.
FLAG
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who is concerned about their ability to continue to
practice nursing. - correct answers ✔✔Potential Disciplinary Action
Anticipated
Unexpected
State board of nursing will investigate. - anticipated
Immediate loss of license. -unedpected
Enrollment into a monitoring/recovery program. - anticipated
Criminal charges and arrest. - unexpected
FLAG
A nurse is working with a provider to determine which laboratory tests should be ordered for a
client who is suspected of chronic alcohol use. The nurse should identify that which of the
following sets of laboratory data might indicate chronic alcohol use? - correct answers ✔✔Liver
panel, compressive metabolic panel, BAL/BAC, magnesium
