NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH A 2023/2024 PROCTORED
EXAM 70QUESTIONSWITH ANSWERS HIGHLITED
STUDY GUIDE
1. A nurse is counseling a client following the death of a client’s partner 8
months ago. Which of the following client statements indicates maladaptive
grieving?
a. I am so sorry for the times I was angry with my partner.
b. I find myself thinking about my partner often.
c. I still don’t feel up to returning to work.
d. I like looking at his personal items in the closet.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder.
Which of the following outcomes should the nurse include in the treatment
plan?
, a. The client will report a decrease in hallucinations.
b. The client will communicate needs
c. The client will verbalize improved mood
d. The client will attend to personal hygiene.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed massage therapy to treat
panic disorder. The client states "I cant stand to be touched by another
person." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
a. Why don't you like to be touched by others
b. Don't worry about it. Your anxiety will lessen once the massage
begins.
c. I will tell your provider you would like a treatment other than a
massage.
d. I will request that the massage therapist wear gloves during your
treatment.
4. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has major depressive
disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan?
a. Encourage physical activity for the client during the day
b. Discourage the client from expressing feelings of anger
c. Keep a bright light on in the clients room at night.
d. Identify and schedule alternative group activities for the client.
5. A nurse is providing counseling for a family that consists of two parents
and their two adolescent children. Which of the following family members
should the nurse identify as acting in the role as the monopolizer?
a. The mother who expresses hostility toward her spouse.
b. The adolescent son who refuses to share personal feelings.
c. The father who intervenes whenever the siblings argue.
d. The adolescent daughter who attempts to dominate the
conversation.
6. A nurse is developing a teaching plan for the family of an older adult
client who is to receive transcranial magnetic stimulation. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
a. The client might have a headache after treatment.
b. The client will experience seizure during treatment.
c. The client will require intubation after treatment.
d. The client is at risk for aspiration during treatment.
7. A nurse is providing teaching about disulfiram to a client who has a
history of alcohol use. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
a. "You will need to take the medication once daily"
b. "you will receive treatment in an inpatient setting"
EXAM 70QUESTIONSWITH ANSWERS HIGHLITED
STUDY GUIDE
1. A nurse is counseling a client following the death of a client’s partner 8
months ago. Which of the following client statements indicates maladaptive
grieving?
a. I am so sorry for the times I was angry with my partner.
b. I find myself thinking about my partner often.
c. I still don’t feel up to returning to work.
d. I like looking at his personal items in the closet.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder.
Which of the following outcomes should the nurse include in the treatment
plan?
, a. The client will report a decrease in hallucinations.
b. The client will communicate needs
c. The client will verbalize improved mood
d. The client will attend to personal hygiene.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed massage therapy to treat
panic disorder. The client states "I cant stand to be touched by another
person." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
a. Why don't you like to be touched by others
b. Don't worry about it. Your anxiety will lessen once the massage
begins.
c. I will tell your provider you would like a treatment other than a
massage.
d. I will request that the massage therapist wear gloves during your
treatment.
4. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has major depressive
disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan?
a. Encourage physical activity for the client during the day
b. Discourage the client from expressing feelings of anger
c. Keep a bright light on in the clients room at night.
d. Identify and schedule alternative group activities for the client.
5. A nurse is providing counseling for a family that consists of two parents
and their two adolescent children. Which of the following family members
should the nurse identify as acting in the role as the monopolizer?
a. The mother who expresses hostility toward her spouse.
b. The adolescent son who refuses to share personal feelings.
c. The father who intervenes whenever the siblings argue.
d. The adolescent daughter who attempts to dominate the
conversation.
6. A nurse is developing a teaching plan for the family of an older adult
client who is to receive transcranial magnetic stimulation. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
a. The client might have a headache after treatment.
b. The client will experience seizure during treatment.
c. The client will require intubation after treatment.
d. The client is at risk for aspiration during treatment.
7. A nurse is providing teaching about disulfiram to a client who has a
history of alcohol use. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
a. "You will need to take the medication once daily"
b. "you will receive treatment in an inpatient setting"
