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2024 NEW ATI MENTAL HEALTH
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PROCTORED EXAM WITH NGN
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Sp
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1. A client diagnosed with a mild anxiety disorder has been referred to treatment in a
community mental health center. Treatment most likely provided at the center
la
includes
tz
sh
A) medical management of symptoms.
Sp
ne
B) daily psychotherapy.
C) constant staff supervision.
la
tz
psychological stabilization
sh
Sp
ne
2. The nurse consults the DSM for which of the following purposes?
la
A) To devise a plan of care for a newly admitted client
tz
B) To predict the client's prognosis of treatment outcomes
sh
Sp
C) To document the appropriate diagnostic code in the client's medical record
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D) To serve as a guide for client assessment
la
tz
sh
Sp
3. The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted
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client. Which of the following would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on
la
the individual's mental health?
tz
A) Not needing others for companionship
sh
Sp
B) The ability to effectively manage stress
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C) A family history of mental illness
la
D) Striving for total self-reliance
tz
sh
Sp
4.Which of the following statements about mental illness are true? Select all that apply.
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A) Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both.
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B) Mental illness is only due to social/cultural factors.
tz
sh
C) Social/cultural factors that relate to mental illness include excessive dependency
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on or withdrawal from relationships.
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D) Individuals suffering from mental illness are usually able to cope effectively with
la
daily life.
tz
sh
E) Individuals suffering from mental illness may experience dissatisfaction with
Sp
relationships and self
ne
la
5. Which of the following are true regarding mental health and mental illness?
tz
a. Behavior that may be viewed as acceptable in one culture is always
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Sp
unacceptable in other cultures.
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b. It is easy to determine if a person is mentally healthy or mentally ill.
la
tz
sh
Sp
ne
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sh
Sp
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Sp
, ne
tz
sh
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c. In most cases, mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and
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social wellness evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective
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behavior and coping, positive self-concept, and emotional stability.
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Sp
D) Persons who engage in fantasies are mentally ill.
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la
6. A client grieving the recent loss of her husband asks if she is becoming mentally ill
tz
because she is so sad. The nurse's best response would be,
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Sp
a. ìYou may have a temporary mental illness because you are experiencing so
ne
much
la
pain.î
tz
b. ìYou are not mentally ill. This is an expected reaction to the loss you have
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Sp
experienced.î
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c. ìWere you generally dissatisfied with your relationship before your
la
husband's death?î
tz
d. ìTry not to worry about that right now. You never know what the future
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Sp
brings
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la
tz
7. Which would be a reason for a student nurse to use the DSM?
sh
Sp
a. Identifying the medical diagnosis
ne
b. Treat clients
la
c. Evaluate treatments
tz
d. Understand the reason for the admission and the nature of psychiatric
sh
Sp
illnesses.
ne
la
8. The legislation enacted in 1963 was largely responsible for which of the following
tz
shifts in care for the mentally ill?
sh
Sp
a. The widespread use of community-based services
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b. The advancement in pharmacotherapies
la
c. Increased access to hospitalization
tz
sh
d. Improved rights for clients in long-term institutional care
Sp
ne
9. Which one of the following is a result of federal legislation?
la
a. Making it easier to commit people for mental health treatment against their
tz
sh
will.
Sp
b. Making it more difficult to commit people for mental health treatment
ne
against their will.
la
c. State mental institutions being the primary source of care for mentally ill
tz
sh
persons.
Sp
ne
d. Improved care for mentally ill persons.
la
tz
sh
Sp
ne
la
sh
Sp
la
Sp
, ne
tz
sh
ne
10. The goal of the 1963 Community Mental Health Centers Act was to
la
A) ensure patients' rights for the mentally ill.
tz
B) deinstitutionalize state hospitals.
sh
Sp
C) provide funds to build hospitals with psychiatric units.
ne
D) treat people with mental illness in a humane fashion.
la
tz
11. The creation of asylums during the 1800s was meant to
sh
Sp
A) improve treatment of mental disorders.
ne
B) provide food and shelter for the mentally ill.
la
C) punish people with mental illness who were believed to be possessed.
tz
D) remove dangerous people with mental illness from the community.
sh
Sp
ne
la
12. The major problems with large state institutions are: Select all that apply.
tz
sh
A) attendants were accused of abusing the residents.
Sp
B) stigma associated with residence in an insane asylum.
ne
C) clients were geographically isolated from family and community.
la
D) increasing financial costs to individual residents.
tz
sh
13. A significant change in the treatment of people with mental illness occurred in the
Sp
1950s when
ne
a. community support services were established.
la
b. legislation dramatically changed civil commitment procedures.
tz
sh
c. the Patient's Bill of Rights was enacted.
Sp
ne
d. psychotropic drugs became available for use.
la
tz
sh
14. Before the period of the enlightenment, treatment of the mentally ill included
Sp
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A) creating large institutions to provide custodial care.
B) focusing on religious education to improve their souls.
la
C)
tz
placing the mentally ill on display for the public's amusement.
sh
Sp
D) providing a safe refuge or haven offering protection.
ne
la
tz
15. The first training of nurses to work with persons with mental illness was in 1882 in
sh
Sp
which state?
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A) California
B) Illinois
la
tz
C) Massachusetts
sh
Sp
D) New York
ne
la
tz
sh
Sp
ne
la
sh
Sp
la
Sp
, ne
tz
sh
ne
la
16. What is meant by the term ìrevolving door effectî in mental health care?
tz
a. An overall reduction in incidence of severe mental illness
sh
Sp
b. Shorter and more frequent hospital stays for persons with severe and
ne
persistent mental illness
la
c. Flexible treatment settings for mentally ill
tz
d. Most effective and least expensive treatment settings
sh
Sp
ne
la
17. Which of the following statements is true of treatment of people with mental illness
tz
in the United States today?
sh
Sp
a. Substance abuse is effectively treated with brief hospitalization.
ne
b. Financial resources are reallocated from state hospitals to community
la
programs and support.
tz
c. Only 25% of people needing mental health services are receiving those
sh
Sp
services.
ne
d. Emergency department visits by persons who are acutely disturbed are
la
declining.
tz
sh
Sp
18. Which of the following is the priority of the Healthy People 2020 objectives for
ne
mental health?
la
a. Improved inpatient care
tz
sh
b. Primary prevention of emotional problems
Sp
c. Stress reduction and management
ne
D) Treatment of mental illness
la
tz
sh
Sp
19. Which is a positive aspect of treating clients with mental illness in a community-
ne
based care?
la
a. ìYou will not be allowed to go out with your friends while in the program.î
tz
sh
b. ìYou will have to have supervision when you want to go anywhere else in
Sp
the community.î
ne
c. ìYou will be able to live in your own home while you still see a therapist
la
regularly.î
tz
sh
d. ìYou will have someone in your home at all times to ask questions if you
Sp
have any concerns.î
ne
la
20. One of the unforeseen effects of the movement toward community mental health
tz
sh
services is
Sp
ne
a. fewer clients suffering from persistent mental illnesses.
b. an increased number of hospital beds available for clients seeking treatment.
la
tz
c. an increased number of admissions to available hospital services.
sh
Sp
ne
la
sh
Sp
la
Sp
tz
sh
ne
2024 NEW ATI MENTAL HEALTH
la
tz
PROCTORED EXAM WITH NGN
sh
Sp
ne
1. A client diagnosed with a mild anxiety disorder has been referred to treatment in a
community mental health center. Treatment most likely provided at the center
la
includes
tz
sh
A) medical management of symptoms.
Sp
ne
B) daily psychotherapy.
C) constant staff supervision.
la
tz
psychological stabilization
sh
Sp
ne
2. The nurse consults the DSM for which of the following purposes?
la
A) To devise a plan of care for a newly admitted client
tz
B) To predict the client's prognosis of treatment outcomes
sh
Sp
C) To document the appropriate diagnostic code in the client's medical record
ne
D) To serve as a guide for client assessment
la
tz
sh
Sp
3. The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted
ne
client. Which of the following would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on
la
the individual's mental health?
tz
A) Not needing others for companionship
sh
Sp
B) The ability to effectively manage stress
ne
C) A family history of mental illness
la
D) Striving for total self-reliance
tz
sh
Sp
4.Which of the following statements about mental illness are true? Select all that apply.
ne
A) Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both.
la
B) Mental illness is only due to social/cultural factors.
tz
sh
C) Social/cultural factors that relate to mental illness include excessive dependency
Sp
on or withdrawal from relationships.
ne
D) Individuals suffering from mental illness are usually able to cope effectively with
la
daily life.
tz
sh
E) Individuals suffering from mental illness may experience dissatisfaction with
Sp
relationships and self
ne
la
5. Which of the following are true regarding mental health and mental illness?
tz
a. Behavior that may be viewed as acceptable in one culture is always
sh
Sp
unacceptable in other cultures.
ne
b. It is easy to determine if a person is mentally healthy or mentally ill.
la
tz
sh
Sp
ne
la
sh
Sp
la
Sp
, ne
tz
sh
ne
c. In most cases, mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and
la
social wellness evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective
tz
behavior and coping, positive self-concept, and emotional stability.
sh
Sp
D) Persons who engage in fantasies are mentally ill.
ne
la
6. A client grieving the recent loss of her husband asks if she is becoming mentally ill
tz
because she is so sad. The nurse's best response would be,
sh
Sp
a. ìYou may have a temporary mental illness because you are experiencing so
ne
much
la
pain.î
tz
b. ìYou are not mentally ill. This is an expected reaction to the loss you have
sh
Sp
experienced.î
ne
c. ìWere you generally dissatisfied with your relationship before your
la
husband's death?î
tz
d. ìTry not to worry about that right now. You never know what the future
sh
Sp
brings
ne
la
tz
7. Which would be a reason for a student nurse to use the DSM?
sh
Sp
a. Identifying the medical diagnosis
ne
b. Treat clients
la
c. Evaluate treatments
tz
d. Understand the reason for the admission and the nature of psychiatric
sh
Sp
illnesses.
ne
la
8. The legislation enacted in 1963 was largely responsible for which of the following
tz
shifts in care for the mentally ill?
sh
Sp
a. The widespread use of community-based services
ne
b. The advancement in pharmacotherapies
la
c. Increased access to hospitalization
tz
sh
d. Improved rights for clients in long-term institutional care
Sp
ne
9. Which one of the following is a result of federal legislation?
la
a. Making it easier to commit people for mental health treatment against their
tz
sh
will.
Sp
b. Making it more difficult to commit people for mental health treatment
ne
against their will.
la
c. State mental institutions being the primary source of care for mentally ill
tz
sh
persons.
Sp
ne
d. Improved care for mentally ill persons.
la
tz
sh
Sp
ne
la
sh
Sp
la
Sp
, ne
tz
sh
ne
10. The goal of the 1963 Community Mental Health Centers Act was to
la
A) ensure patients' rights for the mentally ill.
tz
B) deinstitutionalize state hospitals.
sh
Sp
C) provide funds to build hospitals with psychiatric units.
ne
D) treat people with mental illness in a humane fashion.
la
tz
11. The creation of asylums during the 1800s was meant to
sh
Sp
A) improve treatment of mental disorders.
ne
B) provide food and shelter for the mentally ill.
la
C) punish people with mental illness who were believed to be possessed.
tz
D) remove dangerous people with mental illness from the community.
sh
Sp
ne
la
12. The major problems with large state institutions are: Select all that apply.
tz
sh
A) attendants were accused of abusing the residents.
Sp
B) stigma associated with residence in an insane asylum.
ne
C) clients were geographically isolated from family and community.
la
D) increasing financial costs to individual residents.
tz
sh
13. A significant change in the treatment of people with mental illness occurred in the
Sp
1950s when
ne
a. community support services were established.
la
b. legislation dramatically changed civil commitment procedures.
tz
sh
c. the Patient's Bill of Rights was enacted.
Sp
ne
d. psychotropic drugs became available for use.
la
tz
sh
14. Before the period of the enlightenment, treatment of the mentally ill included
Sp
ne
A) creating large institutions to provide custodial care.
B) focusing on religious education to improve their souls.
la
C)
tz
placing the mentally ill on display for the public's amusement.
sh
Sp
D) providing a safe refuge or haven offering protection.
ne
la
tz
15. The first training of nurses to work with persons with mental illness was in 1882 in
sh
Sp
which state?
ne
A) California
B) Illinois
la
tz
C) Massachusetts
sh
Sp
D) New York
ne
la
tz
sh
Sp
ne
la
sh
Sp
la
Sp
, ne
tz
sh
ne
la
16. What is meant by the term ìrevolving door effectî in mental health care?
tz
a. An overall reduction in incidence of severe mental illness
sh
Sp
b. Shorter and more frequent hospital stays for persons with severe and
ne
persistent mental illness
la
c. Flexible treatment settings for mentally ill
tz
d. Most effective and least expensive treatment settings
sh
Sp
ne
la
17. Which of the following statements is true of treatment of people with mental illness
tz
in the United States today?
sh
Sp
a. Substance abuse is effectively treated with brief hospitalization.
ne
b. Financial resources are reallocated from state hospitals to community
la
programs and support.
tz
c. Only 25% of people needing mental health services are receiving those
sh
Sp
services.
ne
d. Emergency department visits by persons who are acutely disturbed are
la
declining.
tz
sh
Sp
18. Which of the following is the priority of the Healthy People 2020 objectives for
ne
mental health?
la
a. Improved inpatient care
tz
sh
b. Primary prevention of emotional problems
Sp
c. Stress reduction and management
ne
D) Treatment of mental illness
la
tz
sh
Sp
19. Which is a positive aspect of treating clients with mental illness in a community-
ne
based care?
la
a. ìYou will not be allowed to go out with your friends while in the program.î
tz
sh
b. ìYou will have to have supervision when you want to go anywhere else in
Sp
the community.î
ne
c. ìYou will be able to live in your own home while you still see a therapist
la
regularly.î
tz
sh
d. ìYou will have someone in your home at all times to ask questions if you
Sp
have any concerns.î
ne
la
20. One of the unforeseen effects of the movement toward community mental health
tz
sh
services is
Sp
ne
a. fewer clients suffering from persistent mental illnesses.
b. an increased number of hospital beds available for clients seeking treatment.
la
tz
c. an increased number of admissions to available hospital services.
sh
Sp
ne
la
sh
Sp
la
Sp
