NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM FORM A B AND C ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. 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? (B) -<<< ANSWER
a) reaction formation
b) denial
c) displacement
d) sublimation
2. A nurse is providing preop. teaching for a client who was informed of the
need for emergency surgery. The client has a respiration rate of 30/min. and
says
"This is difficult to comprehend. I feel shaky and nervous." The nurse should
identify that the client is experiencing which of the following levels of anxiety? (B)
-<<< ANSWER
a) mild
b) moderate
c) severe
d) panic
3. 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 to the client? (Select all that apply) (BD) -<<< ANSWER
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, NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM FORM A B AND C ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
a) reassure the client that everything will be ok
b) discuss prior use of coping mechanisms with the client
c) ignore the client's anxiety so that she will not be embarrassed
d) gather information from the client using closed-ended questions
4. A nurse is preparing an educational seminar on stress for other nursing
staff. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
discussion? (A)
-<<< ANSWER
a) excessive stressors cause the client to experience distress
b) the body's initial adaptive response to stress is denial
c) absence of stressors results in homeostasis
d) negative, rather than positive, stressors produce a biological response
5. A nurse is discussing acute vs. prolonged stress with a client. Which of the
following effects should the nurse identify as an acute stress response?
(Select all that apply) (BCE) -<<< ANSWER
a) chronic pain
b) depressed immune system
c increased blood pressure
d) panic attacks
e) unhappiness
6. A nurse is teaching a client about stress-reduction techniques. Which of the
following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching? (A) -
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, NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM FORM A B AND C ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
<<< ANSWER
a) "Cognitive reframing will help me change my irrational thoughts to something
positive"
b) "Progressive muscle relaxation uses a mechanical device to help me gain
control over my pulse rate"
c) Biofeedback causes my body to release endorphins so that I feel less stress
and anxiety"
d) "Mindfulness allows me to prioritize the stressors that I have in my life so that I
have less anxiety"
7. A nurse is talking with a client who reports experiencing increased stress
because a new partner is "pressuring me and my kids to go live with him. I
love him, but I'm not ready to do that." Which of the following
recommendations should the nurse make to promote a change in the
client's situation? (B) -<<< ANSWER
a) learn to practice mindfulness
b) use assertiveness techniques
c) exercise regularly
d) rely on the support of a close friend
8. A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I'm so stressed at work because
of my coworker. I am expected to finish other's work because of their
laziness!" When discussing effective communication, which of the
following statements by the client to the coworker indicates client
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EXAM FORM A B AND C ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. 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? (B) -<<< ANSWER
a) reaction formation
b) denial
c) displacement
d) sublimation
2. A nurse is providing preop. teaching for a client who was informed of the
need for emergency surgery. The client has a respiration rate of 30/min. and
says
"This is difficult to comprehend. I feel shaky and nervous." The nurse should
identify that the client is experiencing which of the following levels of anxiety? (B)
-<<< ANSWER
a) mild
b) moderate
c) severe
d) panic
3. 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 to the client? (Select all that apply) (BD) -<<< ANSWER
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, NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM FORM A B AND C ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
a) reassure the client that everything will be ok
b) discuss prior use of coping mechanisms with the client
c) ignore the client's anxiety so that she will not be embarrassed
d) gather information from the client using closed-ended questions
4. A nurse is preparing an educational seminar on stress for other nursing
staff. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
discussion? (A)
-<<< ANSWER
a) excessive stressors cause the client to experience distress
b) the body's initial adaptive response to stress is denial
c) absence of stressors results in homeostasis
d) negative, rather than positive, stressors produce a biological response
5. A nurse is discussing acute vs. prolonged stress with a client. Which of the
following effects should the nurse identify as an acute stress response?
(Select all that apply) (BCE) -<<< ANSWER
a) chronic pain
b) depressed immune system
c increased blood pressure
d) panic attacks
e) unhappiness
6. A nurse is teaching a client about stress-reduction techniques. Which of the
following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching? (A) -
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, NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM FORM A B AND C ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
<<< ANSWER
a) "Cognitive reframing will help me change my irrational thoughts to something
positive"
b) "Progressive muscle relaxation uses a mechanical device to help me gain
control over my pulse rate"
c) Biofeedback causes my body to release endorphins so that I feel less stress
and anxiety"
d) "Mindfulness allows me to prioritize the stressors that I have in my life so that I
have less anxiety"
7. A nurse is talking with a client who reports experiencing increased stress
because a new partner is "pressuring me and my kids to go live with him. I
love him, but I'm not ready to do that." Which of the following
recommendations should the nurse make to promote a change in the
client's situation? (B) -<<< ANSWER
a) learn to practice mindfulness
b) use assertiveness techniques
c) exercise regularly
d) rely on the support of a close friend
8. A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I'm so stressed at work because
of my coworker. I am expected to finish other's work because of their
laziness!" When discussing effective communication, which of the
following statements by the client to the coworker indicates client
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