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ATI RN 3.0 MENTAL HEALTH 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2026
A nurse is caring for a client who reminds her of a negative person in her past.
These memories cause the nurse to unconsciously displace negative feelings
towards the client. The nurse should recognize that she is demonstrating which of
the following behaviors? - correct-answer -Countertransference
A nurse is caring for a client has a new diagnosis of colon cancer. Shortly after the
client received the diagnosis, the nurse enters the clients room and the client
begins yelling, " I have received terrible care here and no one cares about me."
The nurse should recognize that the client is demonstrating which of the following
defense mechanisms? - correct-answer -Displacement
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and recently
started taking an antidepressant. The nurse should identify which of the following
client statements as the priority? - correct-answer -" I have it all figured out.
Everything is going to be okay now."
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A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a female client who has
ecchymosis of the trunk and face. The client reports that her partner hit her,
causing the injuries. When offered information about shelters for intimate partner
violence, the client declines, stating, " I could never leave my husband because of
my kids." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - correct-
answer -" The next time this occurs, what make you do that ensure your safety?"
A nurse is performing a mental health status assessment on an older adult client
who has dementia. Which of the following questions should the nurse is ask to
assess the client's remote memory? - correct-answer -" What year did you
graduate from high school?"
A nurse in the pediatric emergency department is caring for four clients. The nurse
should suspect possible abuse with which of the following clients? - correct-
answer -A 9 month old infant who reportedly nearly drowned after climbing into
the tub and turning on the water
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing moderate level anxiety. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect? - correct-answer -The client has
difficulty concentrating
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. The nurse
enters the clients room and find the client cutting into his flash with a paper clip.
After providing first aid, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
ATI RN 3.0 MENTAL HEALTH 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2026
A nurse is caring for a client who reminds her of a negative person in her past.
These memories cause the nurse to unconsciously displace negative feelings
towards the client. The nurse should recognize that she is demonstrating which of
the following behaviors? - correct-answer -Countertransference
A nurse is caring for a client has a new diagnosis of colon cancer. Shortly after the
client received the diagnosis, the nurse enters the clients room and the client
begins yelling, " I have received terrible care here and no one cares about me."
The nurse should recognize that the client is demonstrating which of the following
defense mechanisms? - correct-answer -Displacement
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and recently
started taking an antidepressant. The nurse should identify which of the following
client statements as the priority? - correct-answer -" I have it all figured out.
Everything is going to be okay now."
, 2
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a female client who has
ecchymosis of the trunk and face. The client reports that her partner hit her,
causing the injuries. When offered information about shelters for intimate partner
violence, the client declines, stating, " I could never leave my husband because of
my kids." Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - correct-
answer -" The next time this occurs, what make you do that ensure your safety?"
A nurse is performing a mental health status assessment on an older adult client
who has dementia. Which of the following questions should the nurse is ask to
assess the client's remote memory? - correct-answer -" What year did you
graduate from high school?"
A nurse in the pediatric emergency department is caring for four clients. The nurse
should suspect possible abuse with which of the following clients? - correct-
answer -A 9 month old infant who reportedly nearly drowned after climbing into
the tub and turning on the water
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing moderate level anxiety. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect? - correct-answer -The client has
difficulty concentrating
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. The nurse
enters the clients room and find the client cutting into his flash with a paper clip.
After providing first aid, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
