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NURSING ATI EXAM | QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE |
GRADED A+
A charge nurse is discussing mental status examinations with
a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by
the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further
teaching?
• "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to
count backward by 7."
• "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial
expression."
• "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client
to write a sentence."
,• "To assess remote memory, I should have the client
repeat a list of objects."
Correct Answer: D. "To assess remote memory, I should
have the client repeat a list of objects."
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a mental health
disorder. Which of the following is appropriate to include as
a psychobiological intervention?
• Assist the client with systematic desensitization
therapy.
• Teach the client appropriate coping mechanisms.
• Assess the client for comorbid health conditions.
• Monitor the client for adverse effects of medications.
Correct Answer: D. Monitor the client for adverse effects
of medications.
,A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is preparing to
conduct an initial client interview. When
conducting the interview, which of the following is the
highest priority action?
• Respect the client's need for personal space.
• Identify the client's perception of her mental health
status.
• Include the client's family in the interview.
• Teach the client about her current mental health
disorder.
Correct Answer: B. Identify the client's perception of her
mental health status.
A nurse is told during change-of-shift report that a client is
stuporous. When assessing the client, which of the following
is an expected finding?
• The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub.
, • The client has a Glasgow Coma Scale score less than 7.
• The client exhibits decorticate rigidity.
• The client is alert but disoriented to time and place.
Correct Answer: A. The client arouses briefly in response
to a sternal rub.
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 is appropriate to
include in the discussion?
(Select all that apply.)
• The DSM-5 is used to identify mental health disorders.
• The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria.
• The DSM-5 indicates recommended pharmacological
treatment.
• The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care.
• The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings.
NURSING ATI EXAM | QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE |
GRADED A+
A charge nurse is discussing mental status examinations with
a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by
the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further
teaching?
• "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to
count backward by 7."
• "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial
expression."
• "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client
to write a sentence."
,• "To assess remote memory, I should have the client
repeat a list of objects."
Correct Answer: D. "To assess remote memory, I should
have the client repeat a list of objects."
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a mental health
disorder. Which of the following is appropriate to include as
a psychobiological intervention?
• Assist the client with systematic desensitization
therapy.
• Teach the client appropriate coping mechanisms.
• Assess the client for comorbid health conditions.
• Monitor the client for adverse effects of medications.
Correct Answer: D. Monitor the client for adverse effects
of medications.
,A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is preparing to
conduct an initial client interview. When
conducting the interview, which of the following is the
highest priority action?
• Respect the client's need for personal space.
• Identify the client's perception of her mental health
status.
• Include the client's family in the interview.
• Teach the client about her current mental health
disorder.
Correct Answer: B. Identify the client's perception of her
mental health status.
A nurse is told during change-of-shift report that a client is
stuporous. When assessing the client, which of the following
is an expected finding?
• The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub.
, • The client has a Glasgow Coma Scale score less than 7.
• The client exhibits decorticate rigidity.
• The client is alert but disoriented to time and place.
Correct Answer: A. The client arouses briefly in response
to a sternal rub.
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 is appropriate to
include in the discussion?
(Select all that apply.)
• The DSM-5 is used to identify mental health disorders.
• The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria.
• The DSM-5 indicates recommended pharmacological
treatment.
• The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care.
• The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings.
