ATI MENTAL HEALTH
PROCTORED EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed
nurse.
of Which
the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding
the of
teaching? (Select all that apply). ( Correct answers ) -To assess
cognitive
should askability,
the client
I to count backward by
-To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial
sevens."
-To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a
expression.
sentence."
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a mental health disorder.
Which of the
following actions should the nurse include as a psychobiological
intervention?
Correct answers( ) Monitor the client for adverse effects of the
medications.
A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is preparing to conduct an
initial client
interview. When conducting the interview, which of the following actions
should the
nurse identify as the priority? ( Correct answers ) Identify the client's
perception
mental of her
health
status.
A nurse is told during change of shift report that a client is stuporous.
When
the assessing
client, which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
(The Correct
client arouses )briefly in response to a
answers
sternal rub.
A nurse is planning a peer group discussion about the DSM-5. Which of
the followingis appropriate to include in the discussion? (Select all that
information
apply) ( Correct
answers ) The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual
mental health
disorders
.-The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for client's who have
mental health
disorders
.-The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of mental health
disorders.
A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of
clients.should
nurse The identify that which of the following clients requires a
emergency admission? ( Correct answers ) A client who has borderline
temporary
disorder and assaulted a homeless man with a
personality
metal rod
GRADED
A+
,A nurse decides to put a client who has a psychotic disorder in
seclusionthe
because overnight
unit is very short-staffed, and the client frequently fights
with other
clients. The nurse's actions are an example of which of the following
torts? ( Correct
answers ) False imprisonment
A client tells a nurse, "Don't tell anyone but I hid a sharp knife under my
mattress
order in
to protect myself from my roommate, who is always yelling
at me and me." Which of the following actions should the nurse
threatening
take? ( Correct
answers ) Report the incident to the health care team, but do not inform
the intention
client of to do so.
A nurse is caring for a client who is in mechanical restraints. Which of
the followingshould the nurse include in the documentation? (Select all
statements
that apply)
Correct answers
( ) -Client was offered 8 oz of water
every hr."
-Client shouted obscenities at assistive
personnel."
-Client received chlorpromazine 15 mg by mouth
at 1000.
A nurse hears a newly licensed nurse discussing a client's
hallucinations
hallway in the nurse. Which of the following actions should the
with another
(nurse take
Correct first? ) Tell the nurse to stop discussing the
answers
behavior
A nurse is caring for the parents of a child who has demonstrated changes
in behavior
and mood. When the mother of the child asks the nurse for
reassurance
son's condition,about her of the following responses should the nurse
which
make? ( Correct
answers ) I understand you're concerned. Let's discuss what
concerns you
specifically."
A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. The client
reports, "I'm coughing because I have that cold that everyone has been
getting." The nurse should identify that the client is using which of the
following defense mechanisms? ( Correct answers ) Denial
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who was just
informedemergency
requires that she surgery. The client has a respiratory rate 30/min and
says, "This
difficult to comprehend.
is I feel shaky and nervous." The nurse should
identify
client is that
experiencing
the which of the following levels of anxiety? ( Correct
answers )
Moderate
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing moderate anxiety.
Which of the
following actions should the nurse take when trying to give necessary
information
the to
client? (Select all that apply.) ( Correct answers ) -Discuss prior use
of coping
mechanisms with the
client.
-Demonstrate a calm manner while using simple and clear
directions.
GRADED
A+
, A nurse is talking with a client who is at risk for suicide following the
death ofWhich
spouse. his of the following statements should the nurse make?
( Correctsomeone
-Losing answersclose
) to you must be very
upsetting."
A charge nurse is discussing the characteristics of a nurse-client
relationship
newly licensedwith
nurse.
a Which of the following characteristics should the
nurse
in the include
discussion? (Select all that apply) ( Correct answers ) -It is
-Behavioral change is
goal-directed.
-A termination date is
encouraged.
established.
A nurse is in the working phase of a therapeutic relationship with a client
who has methamphetamine use disorder. Which of the following actions
indicates transference behavior? ( Correct answers ) The client accuses
the nurses of telling him what to do just like his ex-girlfriend.
A nurse is planning care for the termination phase of a nurse-client
relationship.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of
care? ( Correct
answers ) Discussing ways to use new
behaviors
A nurse is orienting a new client to a mental health unit. When
explaining the
community meetings,
unit's which of the following statements should the
nurse make?
Correct ( ) You and the other clients will meet with staff to
answers
discuss common
problems.
A nurse is caring several clients who are attending community-based
mental health programs. Which of the following clients should the nurse
plan to visit first? ( Correct answers ) A client who says he is hearing a
voice that tells him he is not worth living anymore.
A community mental health nurse is planning care to address the issue of
depression
among older adult clients in the community. Which of the following
should the nurse plan as a method of tertiary prevention? ( Correct
interventions
answers )
Establishing rehabilitation programs to decrease the effects of
depression
services
A nurse isdoes
working
this type
in a of
community
program provide?
mental health
(Select
facility.
all that
Which
apply)
of
(the
-Educational
Correct
following
answers )
-Medication dispensing
groups
-Individual counseling
programs
programs
-Family
therapy
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is assisting with discharge
planning
client whoforhas
a a severe mental illness and requires supervision much of
the time.
client's Theworks all day but is home by late afternoon. Which of
wife
the following
GRADED
A+
PROCTORED EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed
nurse.
of Which
the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding
the of
teaching? (Select all that apply). ( Correct answers ) -To assess
cognitive
should askability,
the client
I to count backward by
-To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial
sevens."
-To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a
expression.
sentence."
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a mental health disorder.
Which of the
following actions should the nurse include as a psychobiological
intervention?
Correct answers( ) Monitor the client for adverse effects of the
medications.
A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is preparing to conduct an
initial client
interview. When conducting the interview, which of the following actions
should the
nurse identify as the priority? ( Correct answers ) Identify the client's
perception
mental of her
health
status.
A nurse is told during change of shift report that a client is stuporous.
When
the assessing
client, which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
(The Correct
client arouses )briefly in response to a
answers
sternal rub.
A nurse is planning a peer group discussion about the DSM-5. Which of
the followingis appropriate to include in the discussion? (Select all that
information
apply) ( Correct
answers ) The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual
mental health
disorders
.-The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for client's who have
mental health
disorders
.-The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of mental health
disorders.
A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of
clients.should
nurse The identify that which of the following clients requires a
emergency admission? ( Correct answers ) A client who has borderline
temporary
disorder and assaulted a homeless man with a
personality
metal rod
GRADED
A+
,A nurse decides to put a client who has a psychotic disorder in
seclusionthe
because overnight
unit is very short-staffed, and the client frequently fights
with other
clients. The nurse's actions are an example of which of the following
torts? ( Correct
answers ) False imprisonment
A client tells a nurse, "Don't tell anyone but I hid a sharp knife under my
mattress
order in
to protect myself from my roommate, who is always yelling
at me and me." Which of the following actions should the nurse
threatening
take? ( Correct
answers ) Report the incident to the health care team, but do not inform
the intention
client of to do so.
A nurse is caring for a client who is in mechanical restraints. Which of
the followingshould the nurse include in the documentation? (Select all
statements
that apply)
Correct answers
( ) -Client was offered 8 oz of water
every hr."
-Client shouted obscenities at assistive
personnel."
-Client received chlorpromazine 15 mg by mouth
at 1000.
A nurse hears a newly licensed nurse discussing a client's
hallucinations
hallway in the nurse. Which of the following actions should the
with another
(nurse take
Correct first? ) Tell the nurse to stop discussing the
answers
behavior
A nurse is caring for the parents of a child who has demonstrated changes
in behavior
and mood. When the mother of the child asks the nurse for
reassurance
son's condition,about her of the following responses should the nurse
which
make? ( Correct
answers ) I understand you're concerned. Let's discuss what
concerns you
specifically."
A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. The client
reports, "I'm coughing because I have that cold that everyone has been
getting." The nurse should identify that the client is using which of the
following defense mechanisms? ( Correct answers ) Denial
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who was just
informedemergency
requires that she surgery. The client has a respiratory rate 30/min and
says, "This
difficult to comprehend.
is I feel shaky and nervous." The nurse should
identify
client is that
experiencing
the which of the following levels of anxiety? ( Correct
answers )
Moderate
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing moderate anxiety.
Which of the
following actions should the nurse take when trying to give necessary
information
the to
client? (Select all that apply.) ( Correct answers ) -Discuss prior use
of coping
mechanisms with the
client.
-Demonstrate a calm manner while using simple and clear
directions.
GRADED
A+
, A nurse is talking with a client who is at risk for suicide following the
death ofWhich
spouse. his of the following statements should the nurse make?
( Correctsomeone
-Losing answersclose
) to you must be very
upsetting."
A charge nurse is discussing the characteristics of a nurse-client
relationship
newly licensedwith
nurse.
a Which of the following characteristics should the
nurse
in the include
discussion? (Select all that apply) ( Correct answers ) -It is
-Behavioral change is
goal-directed.
-A termination date is
encouraged.
established.
A nurse is in the working phase of a therapeutic relationship with a client
who has methamphetamine use disorder. Which of the following actions
indicates transference behavior? ( Correct answers ) The client accuses
the nurses of telling him what to do just like his ex-girlfriend.
A nurse is planning care for the termination phase of a nurse-client
relationship.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of
care? ( Correct
answers ) Discussing ways to use new
behaviors
A nurse is orienting a new client to a mental health unit. When
explaining the
community meetings,
unit's which of the following statements should the
nurse make?
Correct ( ) You and the other clients will meet with staff to
answers
discuss common
problems.
A nurse is caring several clients who are attending community-based
mental health programs. Which of the following clients should the nurse
plan to visit first? ( Correct answers ) A client who says he is hearing a
voice that tells him he is not worth living anymore.
A community mental health nurse is planning care to address the issue of
depression
among older adult clients in the community. Which of the following
should the nurse plan as a method of tertiary prevention? ( Correct
interventions
answers )
Establishing rehabilitation programs to decrease the effects of
depression
services
A nurse isdoes
working
this type
in a of
community
program provide?
mental health
(Select
facility.
all that
Which
apply)
of
(the
-Educational
Correct
following
answers )
-Medication dispensing
groups
-Individual counseling
programs
programs
-Family
therapy
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is assisting with discharge
planning
client whoforhas
a a severe mental illness and requires supervision much of
the time.
client's Theworks all day but is home by late afternoon. Which of
wife
the following
GRADED
A+
