ATI MENTAL HEALTH 2023 VERSION
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2024 UPDATED
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?
Monitor the client for adverse effects of the 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 actions should the nurse identify as the priority?
Identify the client's perception of her mental health status.
A nurse is told during a change of shift report that a client is stuporous. When assessing the client, which
of the following findings should the nurse expect?
The client is aroused briefly in response to a sternal rub.
A nurse is planning a peer group about the DSM-5. Which of the following information is appropriate to
include in the discussion? (Select all that apply).
The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual mental health disorders.
The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for clients who have mental health disorders.
The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of mental health disorders.
A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should identify
which of the following clients requires a temporary emergency admission.
A client who has borderline personality disorder assaulted a homeless man with a metal rod.
,ATI MENTAL HEALTH 2023 VERSION
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2024 UPDATED
A nurse decides to put a client who has a psychotic disorder in seclusion overnight because the unit is
very short-staffed, and the client frequently fights with other clients. The nurse's actions are an example
of which of the following torts?
False imprisonment
A client tells a nurse, "Don't tell anyone but I hid a sharp knife under my mattress to protect myself from
my roommate, who is always yelling at me and threatening me." Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
Report the incident to the health care team, but do not inform the client of the intention to do so.
A nurse is caring for a client who is in mechanical restraints. Which of the following statements should
the nurse include in the documentation? (Select all that apply)
The client was offered 8 oz of water every hr
The client shouted obscenities at assistive personnel
The client received chlorpromazine 15 mg by mouth at 1000
A nurse hears a newly licensed nurse discussing a client's hallucinations in the hallway with another
nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Tell the nurse to stop discussing the behavior
.
A nurse is caring for the parents of a child who has demonstrated changes in behavior and mood. When
the mother of the child asks the nurse for reassurance about her son's condition, which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
, ATI MENTAL HEALTH 2023 VERSION
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2024 UPDATED
I understand you're concerned. Let's discuss what concerns you specifically
A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. The client reports, "I'm coughing because I
have that cold that everyone has been getting." The nurse should identify that the client is using which
of the following defense mechanisms?
Denial
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who was just informed that she requires
emergency surgery. The client has a respiratory rate of 30/min and says, "This is difficult to comprehend.
I feel shaky and nervous." The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following
levels of anxiety?
Moderate
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing moderate anxiety. Which of the following actions
should the nurse try to give necessary information to the client? (Select all that apply)
Discuss prior use of coping mechanisms with the client
Demonstrate a calm manner while using simple and clear directions
A nurse is talking with a client who is at risk for suicide following the death of his spouse. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make?
Losing someone close to you must be very upsetting
A nurse is talking with a client who is at risk for suicide following the death of his spouse. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make?
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2024 UPDATED
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?
Monitor the client for adverse effects of the 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 actions should the nurse identify as the priority?
Identify the client's perception of her mental health status.
A nurse is told during a change of shift report that a client is stuporous. When assessing the client, which
of the following findings should the nurse expect?
The client is aroused briefly in response to a sternal rub.
A nurse is planning a peer group about the DSM-5. Which of the following information is appropriate to
include in the discussion? (Select all that apply).
The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual mental health disorders.
The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for clients who have mental health disorders.
The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of mental health disorders.
A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should identify
which of the following clients requires a temporary emergency admission.
A client who has borderline personality disorder assaulted a homeless man with a metal rod.
,ATI MENTAL HEALTH 2023 VERSION
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2024 UPDATED
A nurse decides to put a client who has a psychotic disorder in seclusion overnight because the unit is
very short-staffed, and the client frequently fights with other clients. The nurse's actions are an example
of which of the following torts?
False imprisonment
A client tells a nurse, "Don't tell anyone but I hid a sharp knife under my mattress to protect myself from
my roommate, who is always yelling at me and threatening me." Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
Report the incident to the health care team, but do not inform the client of the intention to do so.
A nurse is caring for a client who is in mechanical restraints. Which of the following statements should
the nurse include in the documentation? (Select all that apply)
The client was offered 8 oz of water every hr
The client shouted obscenities at assistive personnel
The client received chlorpromazine 15 mg by mouth at 1000
A nurse hears a newly licensed nurse discussing a client's hallucinations in the hallway with another
nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Tell the nurse to stop discussing the behavior
.
A nurse is caring for the parents of a child who has demonstrated changes in behavior and mood. When
the mother of the child asks the nurse for reassurance about her son's condition, which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
, ATI MENTAL HEALTH 2023 VERSION
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2024 UPDATED
I understand you're concerned. Let's discuss what concerns you specifically
A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. The client reports, "I'm coughing because I
have that cold that everyone has been getting." The nurse should identify that the client is using which
of the following defense mechanisms?
Denial
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who was just informed that she requires
emergency surgery. The client has a respiratory rate of 30/min and says, "This is difficult to comprehend.
I feel shaky and nervous." The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following
levels of anxiety?
Moderate
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing moderate anxiety. Which of the following actions
should the nurse try to give necessary information to the client? (Select all that apply)
Discuss prior use of coping mechanisms with the client
Demonstrate a calm manner while using simple and clear directions
A nurse is talking with a client who is at risk for suicide following the death of his spouse. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make?
Losing someone close to you must be very upsetting
A nurse is talking with a client who is at risk for suicide following the death of his spouse. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make?
