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Mental Health ATI Exam 1
A charge nurse is discussing the mental status examinations with a
newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the
newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
(Select all that apply)
A. To assess cognitive ability, i should ask the client to count
backward by sevens
B. To assess affect, i should observe the clients facial expression
C. To assess language ability, i should instruct client to write a
sentence
D. To assess remote memory, i should have the client repeat a list of
objects
E. To assess the clients abstract thinking, i should ask the client to
identify our most recent presidents - -Correct answer-A, B, C
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?
A. Assist the client with systematic desensitization therapy
B. Teach the client appropriate coping mechanisms
C. Assess the client for comorbid health conditions
D. Monitor the client for adverse effects of medications - -Correct
answer-D
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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?
A. Coordinate holistic care with social services
B. Identify the client's perception of their mental health status
C. Include the client's family in the interview
D. Teach the client about their current mental health disorder - -
Correct answer-B
A nurse is planning a peer group discussion about the diagnostic and
statistical manual of mental disorders 5th edition (DSM-5). Which of
the following information is appropriate to include in the discussion?
(Select all that apply)
A. The DSM-5 includes client education handouts for mental health
disorders.
B. The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual mental
health disorders.
C. The DSM-5 indicates recommended pharmacological treatment
for mental health disorders.
D. The DSM-5 assists nurse in planning care for clients who have
mental health disorders.
E. The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of mental
health disorders. - -Correct answer-B, D, E
A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of
clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients
requires a temporary emergency admission?
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Mental Health ATI Exam 1
A charge nurse is discussing the mental status examinations with a
newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the
newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
(Select all that apply)
A. To assess cognitive ability, i should ask the client to count
backward by sevens
B. To assess affect, i should observe the clients facial expression
C. To assess language ability, i should instruct client to write a
sentence
D. To assess remote memory, i should have the client repeat a list of
objects
E. To assess the clients abstract thinking, i should ask the client to
identify our most recent presidents - -Correct answer-A, B, C
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?
A. Assist the client with systematic desensitization therapy
B. Teach the client appropriate coping mechanisms
C. Assess the client for comorbid health conditions
D. Monitor the client for adverse effects of medications - -Correct
answer-D
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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?
A. Coordinate holistic care with social services
B. Identify the client's perception of their mental health status
C. Include the client's family in the interview
D. Teach the client about their current mental health disorder - -
Correct answer-B
A nurse is planning a peer group discussion about the diagnostic and
statistical manual of mental disorders 5th edition (DSM-5). Which of
the following information is appropriate to include in the discussion?
(Select all that apply)
A. The DSM-5 includes client education handouts for mental health
disorders.
B. The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual mental
health disorders.
C. The DSM-5 indicates recommended pharmacological treatment
for mental health disorders.
D. The DSM-5 assists nurse in planning care for clients who have
mental health disorders.
E. The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of mental
health disorders. - -Correct answer-B, D, E
A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of
clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients
requires a temporary emergency admission?
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