ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE A & B | HIGH-
YIELD A+ 2025 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A nurse is obtaining a mental health history from an older adult client. Which
of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Raise the pitch of the voice when speaking to the client
Begin the interview by explaining the plan of care
Interview the client in a private setting
Ask the client to complete a detailed questionnaire - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅Interview the client in a private setting
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of
the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Diazepam 5 mg IV bolus
Clonidine 0.1 mg transdermal patch
Naltrexone 380 mg IM
Bupropion 150 mg PO - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Diazepam 5 mg IV bolus
A nurse is preparing to administer chlorpromazine 0.55 mg/kg PO to an
adolescent who weighs 110 lbs. Available is chlorpromazine syrup 10mg/5ml.
How many ml should the nurse administer? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅14
ml
A nurse in an outpatient mental health setting is collecting a health history
from a client who is taking paroxetine for depression. The client reports to the
nurse that he also takes herbal supplements. The nurse should advise the
client that which of the following supplements interacts adversely with
paroxetine?
St. John's wort
,Saw palmetto
Echinacea
Ginkgo - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅St. John's wort
A nurse is caring for a client in a mental facility. The nurse overhears another
staff member make derogatory comments to the client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Confront the staff member
Encourage the client to report the incident
Document the incident in the client's health record
Report the occurrence to the charge nurse - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅Report the occurrence to the charge nurse
A nurse is in a mental health clinic is planning care for a client who has a new
prescription for olanzapine. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse identify as the priority?
Advise the client to take frequent sips of water
Instruct the client to avoid driving during initial therapy
Consult a dietitian for a calorie-controlled diet plan
Recommend that the client exercise regularly - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅Instruct the client to avoid driving during initial therapy
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to begin undergoing light
therapy at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include
in the teaching?
Ensure a family member can be present during treatment
Increase fluid intake for 24 hour before the treatment starts
Change position slowly when the treatment is complete
,Avoid looking directly at the light during treatment - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅Avoid looking directly at the light during treatment
A charge nurse is preparing an educational session for a group of newly
licensed nurses to review client rights under the law. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
"Information regarding clients should remain confidential until after their
death"
"Failure to report suspected maltreatment or neglect of a disabled adult is a
felony in all states"
"As long as the client identity is disguised, their health information can be
shared between professionals on the internet"
"In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be
administered without consent" - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅"In the event a
client threatens harm to others, medications can be administered without
consent"
While observing group therapy, a nurse recognizes that a client is behaving in a
way suggestive of dependent personality disorder. Which of the following
behaviors is consistent with this condition?
The client needs excessive external input to make everyday decisions
The client demonstrates a dedication to their job that excludes time for leisure
activities
The client adheres to a rigid set of rules
The client has difficulty starting new relationships unless they feel accepted -
CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅The client needs excessive external input to make
everyday decisions
A nurse in a mental health facility is planning discharge for a client who has a
history of alcohol use disorder. Which of the following post discharge activities
should the nurse plan to include?
, Taking the oral medication buprenorphine to prevent alcohol use
Attending a relapse prevention group several times each week
Beginning a methadone treatment program at a local center
Living with their parent, who has promised to keep them away from alcohol -
CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Attending a relapse prevention group several
times each week
A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of mild Alzheimer's
disease. The client's partner asks the nurse about expected manifestations.
The nurse should teach the partner to expect which of the following
manifestations to occur first?
Inability to recognize family memnbers
Chooses clothing that is inappropriate for the weather
Exhibits a change in personality
Frequently misplaces objects - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Frequently
misplaces objects
A client who has paranoid schizophrenia is attending a treatment planning
conference with a family member. During the discussion of the medication
adherence portion of the plan, a nurse notices that the family member seems
distracted. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Call the family member to the side to inquire if they have questions or
concerns about the treatment plan
Advise the family member that this treatment plan has been developed
specifically for the client to follow
Ask the family member if they have any thoughts or questions about the
treatment plan
Document that the family member does not support the medication treatment
plan - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅
YIELD A+ 2025 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A nurse is obtaining a mental health history from an older adult client. Which
of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Raise the pitch of the voice when speaking to the client
Begin the interview by explaining the plan of care
Interview the client in a private setting
Ask the client to complete a detailed questionnaire - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅Interview the client in a private setting
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of
the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Diazepam 5 mg IV bolus
Clonidine 0.1 mg transdermal patch
Naltrexone 380 mg IM
Bupropion 150 mg PO - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Diazepam 5 mg IV bolus
A nurse is preparing to administer chlorpromazine 0.55 mg/kg PO to an
adolescent who weighs 110 lbs. Available is chlorpromazine syrup 10mg/5ml.
How many ml should the nurse administer? - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅14
ml
A nurse in an outpatient mental health setting is collecting a health history
from a client who is taking paroxetine for depression. The client reports to the
nurse that he also takes herbal supplements. The nurse should advise the
client that which of the following supplements interacts adversely with
paroxetine?
St. John's wort
,Saw palmetto
Echinacea
Ginkgo - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅St. John's wort
A nurse is caring for a client in a mental facility. The nurse overhears another
staff member make derogatory comments to the client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Confront the staff member
Encourage the client to report the incident
Document the incident in the client's health record
Report the occurrence to the charge nurse - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅Report the occurrence to the charge nurse
A nurse is in a mental health clinic is planning care for a client who has a new
prescription for olanzapine. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse identify as the priority?
Advise the client to take frequent sips of water
Instruct the client to avoid driving during initial therapy
Consult a dietitian for a calorie-controlled diet plan
Recommend that the client exercise regularly - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅Instruct the client to avoid driving during initial therapy
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to begin undergoing light
therapy at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include
in the teaching?
Ensure a family member can be present during treatment
Increase fluid intake for 24 hour before the treatment starts
Change position slowly when the treatment is complete
,Avoid looking directly at the light during treatment - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅Avoid looking directly at the light during treatment
A charge nurse is preparing an educational session for a group of newly
licensed nurses to review client rights under the law. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
"Information regarding clients should remain confidential until after their
death"
"Failure to report suspected maltreatment or neglect of a disabled adult is a
felony in all states"
"As long as the client identity is disguised, their health information can be
shared between professionals on the internet"
"In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be
administered without consent" - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅"In the event a
client threatens harm to others, medications can be administered without
consent"
While observing group therapy, a nurse recognizes that a client is behaving in a
way suggestive of dependent personality disorder. Which of the following
behaviors is consistent with this condition?
The client needs excessive external input to make everyday decisions
The client demonstrates a dedication to their job that excludes time for leisure
activities
The client adheres to a rigid set of rules
The client has difficulty starting new relationships unless they feel accepted -
CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅The client needs excessive external input to make
everyday decisions
A nurse in a mental health facility is planning discharge for a client who has a
history of alcohol use disorder. Which of the following post discharge activities
should the nurse plan to include?
, Taking the oral medication buprenorphine to prevent alcohol use
Attending a relapse prevention group several times each week
Beginning a methadone treatment program at a local center
Living with their parent, who has promised to keep them away from alcohol -
CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Attending a relapse prevention group several
times each week
A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of mild Alzheimer's
disease. The client's partner asks the nurse about expected manifestations.
The nurse should teach the partner to expect which of the following
manifestations to occur first?
Inability to recognize family memnbers
Chooses clothing that is inappropriate for the weather
Exhibits a change in personality
Frequently misplaces objects - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅Frequently
misplaces objects
A client who has paranoid schizophrenia is attending a treatment planning
conference with a family member. During the discussion of the medication
adherence portion of the plan, a nurse notices that the family member seems
distracted. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Call the family member to the side to inquire if they have questions or
concerns about the treatment plan
Advise the family member that this treatment plan has been developed
specifically for the client to follow
Ask the family member if they have any thoughts or questions about the
treatment plan
Document that the family member does not support the medication treatment
plan - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅
