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ATI RN Capstone Mental Health Pre-Assessment
Exam 2025 | Certified Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
A nurse is assisting a client who has schizophrenia prepare a relapse plan. Which
of the following statements should the nurse make?
a. "You should be aware that excessive sleeping is an early sign of relapse."
b. "Relapse is an indication that you are not taking your medications properly."
c. "You should keep your provider's and therapist's number with you."
d. "Taking an additional dose of medication is appropriate as soon as signs of
relapse appear." - Correct-answer-c. "You should keep your provider's and
therapist's number with you."
The client should have a written plan, including important numbers, available at
all times in case relapse occurs.
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client experiencing alcohol
intoxication. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to
include? (SATA)
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a. Contact the laboratory to obtain a blood sample.
b. Prepare the client for a CT scan.
c. Check the client's pupil reactivity.
d. Obtain a urine specimen.
e. Performa. developmental screening test. - Correct-answer-a. Contact the
laboratory to obtain a blood sample - A blood sample allows for a blood alcohol
level test to be performed.
b. Prepare the client for a CT scan - A CT scan or other neurological tests is
performed to rule out brain injury or head trauma.
c. Check the client's pupil reactivity - Checking for pupil reactivity provides
information about a client's neurological status.
d. Obtain a urine specimen - A urine specimen is needed to perform a urine
toxicology screen.
The nurse is caring for a client who is extremely suspicious of the nursing staff and
other clients. Which of the following nursing approaches is appropriate when
establishing a therapeutic relationship with this client?
a. Disclose some personal information to the client to demonstrate
approachability.
b. Wait for the client to initiate interaction.
c. Approach the client frequently throughout the day for brief interactions.
d. Adopt a neutral attitude when providing care. - Correct-answer-d. Adopt a
neutral attitude when providing care.
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To promote a therapeutic relationship, the nurse should use a neutral,
nonthreatening attitude during care and communication.
A nurse is teaching a female client who has anxiety disorder about alprazolam.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "Use a reliable form of contraception while taking this medication."
b. "If a dose is missed, double the next dose of medication."
c. "This medication may increase your blood pressure."
d. "Do not eat aged cheeses while taking this medication." - Correct-answer-a.
"Use a reliable form of contraception while taking this medication."
Alprazolam is a pregnancy category D medication, indicating it causes definitive
adverse effects on a fetus.
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. Hyperactive bowel sounds.
b. Bradycardia
ATI RN Capstone Mental Health Pre-Assessment
Exam 2025 | Certified Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
A nurse is assisting a client who has schizophrenia prepare a relapse plan. Which
of the following statements should the nurse make?
a. "You should be aware that excessive sleeping is an early sign of relapse."
b. "Relapse is an indication that you are not taking your medications properly."
c. "You should keep your provider's and therapist's number with you."
d. "Taking an additional dose of medication is appropriate as soon as signs of
relapse appear." - Correct-answer-c. "You should keep your provider's and
therapist's number with you."
The client should have a written plan, including important numbers, available at
all times in case relapse occurs.
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client experiencing alcohol
intoxication. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to
include? (SATA)
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a. Contact the laboratory to obtain a blood sample.
b. Prepare the client for a CT scan.
c. Check the client's pupil reactivity.
d. Obtain a urine specimen.
e. Performa. developmental screening test. - Correct-answer-a. Contact the
laboratory to obtain a blood sample - A blood sample allows for a blood alcohol
level test to be performed.
b. Prepare the client for a CT scan - A CT scan or other neurological tests is
performed to rule out brain injury or head trauma.
c. Check the client's pupil reactivity - Checking for pupil reactivity provides
information about a client's neurological status.
d. Obtain a urine specimen - A urine specimen is needed to perform a urine
toxicology screen.
The nurse is caring for a client who is extremely suspicious of the nursing staff and
other clients. Which of the following nursing approaches is appropriate when
establishing a therapeutic relationship with this client?
a. Disclose some personal information to the client to demonstrate
approachability.
b. Wait for the client to initiate interaction.
c. Approach the client frequently throughout the day for brief interactions.
d. Adopt a neutral attitude when providing care. - Correct-answer-d. Adopt a
neutral attitude when providing care.
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To promote a therapeutic relationship, the nurse should use a neutral,
nonthreatening attitude during care and communication.
A nurse is teaching a female client who has anxiety disorder about alprazolam.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "Use a reliable form of contraception while taking this medication."
b. "If a dose is missed, double the next dose of medication."
c. "This medication may increase your blood pressure."
d. "Do not eat aged cheeses while taking this medication." - Correct-answer-a.
"Use a reliable form of contraception while taking this medication."
Alprazolam is a pregnancy category D medication, indicating it causes definitive
adverse effects on a fetus.
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. Hyperactive bowel sounds.
b. Bradycardia
