ATI MENTAL HEALTH CMS COMPREHENSIVE
TEST 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report?
A client who is taking clozapine and has a WBC count of 7500 (5000-
10000)
A client who is taking lamotrigine and has developed a rash
A client who is taking valproate and has a platelet count of 200000
(150k-400k)
A client who is taking lithium and has increased thirst. Answer: A
client who is taking lamotrigine and has developed a rash
Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant medication that is used as a mood
stabilizer. The nurse should identify that a rash is a potentially life-
threatening adverse effect of the medication and report this finding
immediately.
,◉ A nurse is caring for a male client who has schizophrenia and is
taking clozapine. Which of the following client findings should the
nurse identify as a contraindication for receiving clozapine?
WBC count 2500
Hgb 11.5
Alogia
Client reports having a dry mouth. Answer: WBC 2500
Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis which can be fatal due to
overwhelming infection.
◉ A nurse is planning care for a client who has depression and has
made frequent suicide attempts. Which of the following statements
indicates the client has a decreased risk for suicide?
"I'm relieved now that my financial affairs are in order."
"It is easier to talk about my feelings now."
,"Suddenly I have enough energy to do anything I want."
"Thank you for always taking such good care of me.". Answer: It is
easier to talk about my feelings now.
When clients express their feelings, this indicates a positive
treatment outcome.
◉ During a client's initial interview in a mental health inpatient
setting, a nurse identifies that the client is maintaining eye contact
and leaning forward. Which of the following assumptions should the
nurse make based on the client's nonverbal behaviors
The client is interested in what the nurse is saying.
The client is attempting to manipulate the nurse.
The client is physically attracted to the nurse.
The client is seeking acceptance by the nurse.. Answer: The client is
interested in what the nurse is saying.
, ◉ A nurse is planning care for a client who has schizophrenia and
reports auditory hallucinations. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Promote the use of music to compete with the clients auditory
hallucinations.
Inform the client that the auditory hallucinations are not real.
Avoid asking the client if they are experiencing auditory
hallucinations.
Instruct the client on the use of voice recognition regarding the
auditory hallucinations.. Answer: Promote the use of music to
compete with the client's auditory hallucinations.
Competing reality-based stimulation such as the use of music or tv
during auditory hallucinations can assist in limiting the effect the
hallucinations have on the client's stress level.
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired cognition.
A nurse is updating the c clients plan of care. For each of the
following potential nursing interventions, click to specify if the
TEST 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report?
A client who is taking clozapine and has a WBC count of 7500 (5000-
10000)
A client who is taking lamotrigine and has developed a rash
A client who is taking valproate and has a platelet count of 200000
(150k-400k)
A client who is taking lithium and has increased thirst. Answer: A
client who is taking lamotrigine and has developed a rash
Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant medication that is used as a mood
stabilizer. The nurse should identify that a rash is a potentially life-
threatening adverse effect of the medication and report this finding
immediately.
,◉ A nurse is caring for a male client who has schizophrenia and is
taking clozapine. Which of the following client findings should the
nurse identify as a contraindication for receiving clozapine?
WBC count 2500
Hgb 11.5
Alogia
Client reports having a dry mouth. Answer: WBC 2500
Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis which can be fatal due to
overwhelming infection.
◉ A nurse is planning care for a client who has depression and has
made frequent suicide attempts. Which of the following statements
indicates the client has a decreased risk for suicide?
"I'm relieved now that my financial affairs are in order."
"It is easier to talk about my feelings now."
,"Suddenly I have enough energy to do anything I want."
"Thank you for always taking such good care of me.". Answer: It is
easier to talk about my feelings now.
When clients express their feelings, this indicates a positive
treatment outcome.
◉ During a client's initial interview in a mental health inpatient
setting, a nurse identifies that the client is maintaining eye contact
and leaning forward. Which of the following assumptions should the
nurse make based on the client's nonverbal behaviors
The client is interested in what the nurse is saying.
The client is attempting to manipulate the nurse.
The client is physically attracted to the nurse.
The client is seeking acceptance by the nurse.. Answer: The client is
interested in what the nurse is saying.
, ◉ A nurse is planning care for a client who has schizophrenia and
reports auditory hallucinations. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Promote the use of music to compete with the clients auditory
hallucinations.
Inform the client that the auditory hallucinations are not real.
Avoid asking the client if they are experiencing auditory
hallucinations.
Instruct the client on the use of voice recognition regarding the
auditory hallucinations.. Answer: Promote the use of music to
compete with the client's auditory hallucinations.
Competing reality-based stimulation such as the use of music or tv
during auditory hallucinations can assist in limiting the effect the
hallucinations have on the client's stress level.
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired cognition.
A nurse is updating the c clients plan of care. For each of the
following potential nursing interventions, click to specify if the
