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ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE
PRACTICE 2019 B| REVISED
ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH SOLUTIONS
2026 UPDATE
The nurse should encourage the client to talk about experiences during the
deployment when the client is ready to discuss this subject; however, another
action is the nurse's priority.
D - INCORRECT
The nurse should teach the client stress-management techniques, such as deep
breathing and meditation to help the client cope with PTSD; however, another
action is the nurse's priority.
A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has bulimia nervosa and is 5%
above their ideal body weight. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan?
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A. Include liquid supplements with meals
B. Identify the client's trigger foods
C. Allow the client at least 1 hr for each meal
D. Weigh the client at bedtime each day - correct-answer -B - CORRECT
The nurse should identify the trigger foods that initiate the client's binge and
assist the client to understand their thoughts and behavior that relate to the food.
A - INCORRECT
The nurse should include a liquid supplement for a client who is below their ideal
body weight and might not be able to eat solid foods at first or might need the
additional nutrition to gain weight.
C - INCORRECT
The nurse should limit the client's meal times to about 30 min to prevent putting
excessive focus on food.
D - INCORRECT
The nurse should weigh the client immediately after they wake up and void and
prior to oral intake. The nurse should weigh the client daily for the first week and
then three times per week.
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A nurse is discussing a 12-step program with a client who has alcohol use disorder
and is in an acute care facility undergoing detoxification. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. The program will help the client accept responsibility for the disorder
B. The client should obtain a sponsor before discharge for an increased chance of
recovery
C. The client will need to identify individuals who have contributed to the disorder
D. The program will need a prescription from the client's provider prior to
attendance - correct-answer -B - CORRECT
The nurse should teach the client that peer support has been shown to increase
program attendance and the chances of recovery. If the client does not have a
sponsor, they can be assigned one when they begin attending the program.
A - INCORRECT
The nurse should teach the client that they are weak in regards to alcohol and
therefore not responsible for the disorder, but they are responsible for their
individual recovery.
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C - INCORRECT
The nurse should teach the client that they cannot blame others for contributing
to their disorder. The program will have the client identify individuals that they
have harmed because of the disorder.
D - INCORRECT
The nurse should teach the client that a prescription is not required for the client
to attend. The only requirement to attend the program is a desire to stop drinking
alcohol.
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for four clients. Which of the
following clients is the nurse required to report as a potential victim of abuse?
A. A school-age child who has bruises on the knees
B. An older adult client who is bedbound and has a stage IV pressure ulcer
C. An adolescent who has a vaginal candida infection
D. A young adult who is pregnant and has a sprained ankle - correct-answer -B -
CORRECT
ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE
PRACTICE 2019 B| REVISED
ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH SOLUTIONS
2026 UPDATE
The nurse should encourage the client to talk about experiences during the
deployment when the client is ready to discuss this subject; however, another
action is the nurse's priority.
D - INCORRECT
The nurse should teach the client stress-management techniques, such as deep
breathing and meditation to help the client cope with PTSD; however, another
action is the nurse's priority.
A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has bulimia nervosa and is 5%
above their ideal body weight. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan?
,2|Page
A. Include liquid supplements with meals
B. Identify the client's trigger foods
C. Allow the client at least 1 hr for each meal
D. Weigh the client at bedtime each day - correct-answer -B - CORRECT
The nurse should identify the trigger foods that initiate the client's binge and
assist the client to understand their thoughts and behavior that relate to the food.
A - INCORRECT
The nurse should include a liquid supplement for a client who is below their ideal
body weight and might not be able to eat solid foods at first or might need the
additional nutrition to gain weight.
C - INCORRECT
The nurse should limit the client's meal times to about 30 min to prevent putting
excessive focus on food.
D - INCORRECT
The nurse should weigh the client immediately after they wake up and void and
prior to oral intake. The nurse should weigh the client daily for the first week and
then three times per week.
,3|Page
A nurse is discussing a 12-step program with a client who has alcohol use disorder
and is in an acute care facility undergoing detoxification. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. The program will help the client accept responsibility for the disorder
B. The client should obtain a sponsor before discharge for an increased chance of
recovery
C. The client will need to identify individuals who have contributed to the disorder
D. The program will need a prescription from the client's provider prior to
attendance - correct-answer -B - CORRECT
The nurse should teach the client that peer support has been shown to increase
program attendance and the chances of recovery. If the client does not have a
sponsor, they can be assigned one when they begin attending the program.
A - INCORRECT
The nurse should teach the client that they are weak in regards to alcohol and
therefore not responsible for the disorder, but they are responsible for their
individual recovery.
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C - INCORRECT
The nurse should teach the client that they cannot blame others for contributing
to their disorder. The program will have the client identify individuals that they
have harmed because of the disorder.
D - INCORRECT
The nurse should teach the client that a prescription is not required for the client
to attend. The only requirement to attend the program is a desire to stop drinking
alcohol.
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for four clients. Which of the
following clients is the nurse required to report as a potential victim of abuse?
A. A school-age child who has bruises on the knees
B. An older adult client who is bedbound and has a stage IV pressure ulcer
C. An adolescent who has a vaginal candida infection
D. A young adult who is pregnant and has a sprained ankle - correct-answer -B -
CORRECT
