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ATI CAPSTONE MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM LATEST
UPDATES -2025/2026- ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS
A nurse is assessing a client in the emergency department who drank alcohol
while taking disulfiram. The client states, "The nurse told me not to drink when
taking the medication. I am just a social drinker. I didn't realize that having just
one drink with my friends would cause such a problem." Which of the following
defense mechanisms is the client demonstrating?
Rationalization
The client is demonstrating rationalization when he creates reasonable and
acceptable explanations for unacceptable behavior. The client is using
rationalization asa defense mechanisms to justify why he had just one drink. Even
though the nurse told him not to drink alcohol.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking bupropion. Which of the
following findings indicates the medications is effective?
Decrease in urge to smoke
Bupropion is an antidepressant that is also used for smoking cessation.
A nurse is evaluating the outcome for a client who has depression following the
death of his wife 3 months ago. Which of the following client statements indicates
a need for further intervention?
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"I just don't feel like eating because I never like to eat alone."
At risk for malnutrition and injury.
A nurse in a long-term care setting is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's
disease. The client states, "I just came back from a hard day's work in my office."
The nurse should identify this statement is an example of which of the following
coping mechanisms?
Confabulation
Confabulation is the creation of information which is untrue to fill in gaps in
memory and to protect self-esteem in clients who have dementia.
A nurse is planning care for a new client. Which of the following actions should
the nurse plan to take in order to use the technique of presence to establish the
nurse- client relationship?
Use active listening when with the client.
The nurse should use active listening to establish presence with the client.
presence involves eye contact, body language, voice tone, listening, and reflection
to convay openness and understanding.
A nurse is caring for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following client
findings indicates delirium?
A client asks when family members will be arriving after visiting 1 hr earlier.
Delirium is characterized by a change in cognition that occurs over a short period
of time. It always results from secondary physiological condition, ( infection,
surgery, prolonged hospitalization, hypoxia, fever, medication) and is a transient
disorder. Although delirium can occur at any age, it is more common in older
adults. It frequently progresses in the evening hours and is sometimes called
"sundown syndrome"
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A nurse is collecting data from a client newly admitted for anorexia nervousa.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Amenorrhea
The nurse should expect the client to report amenorrhea due to low body weight.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder with main. Which
of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
The client paces in the hallway during the day and most of the night.
When using Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the nurse determines that the priority
findings is the client's physiological need for rest and food. Nonstop activity is an
emergency situation for a client who has mania, since the client might go for long
periods without eating or sleep.
A nurse is preparing to assist with the care of a client of a client who is undergo
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following pieces of equipment
should the nurse set up in the room prior to the treatment? SATA
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) monitor.
The provider will monitor the client's brainwave patterns during the procedure.
- Oxygen saturation monitor
The client requires continuous oxygen saturation monitoring because she will
receive a short-acting barbiturate to induce sleep and a muscle-paralyzing agent
to prevent muscle distress and injury.
-Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor.
The provider will monitor the client's cardiac response during the procedure.
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A nurse is assisting with a family therapy session for parents and 2 school-age
children. Which of the following statements should the nurse recognize as an
example of effective communication among family members?
"Can you tell me the reason you get upset each time I go to the mall?"
This is an expel of effective and healthy communication. Healthy communication
expresses clear, understandable messages between family members. Each family
member is encourage to express his or her feelings and thoughts.
A n urse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is 2 days postpartum and has a
history of postpartum depression. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
Sleep as much as possible.
The nurse should encourage the client to sleep as much as she can during the
next few weeks. Sleep deprivation can increase the risk for postpartum
depression.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client who is prescribed
chlorpromazine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
"I will contact my provider if I have difficulty urinating"
Chlorpromazine is a first-generation, or typical, antipsychotic medication
prescribed for schizophrenia. The client should monitor for anticholinergic
adverse effects, such as dry mouth and urinary retention. Difficulty urinating
could be a sign of urinary retention and should be reported to the provider for
further evaluation.
A nurse is collecting data from a client following a recent suicide attempt. Which
of the following findings in the client's history places him at the greatest risk for
another suicide attempt?
ATI CAPSTONE MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM LATEST
UPDATES -2025/2026- ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS
A nurse is assessing a client in the emergency department who drank alcohol
while taking disulfiram. The client states, "The nurse told me not to drink when
taking the medication. I am just a social drinker. I didn't realize that having just
one drink with my friends would cause such a problem." Which of the following
defense mechanisms is the client demonstrating?
Rationalization
The client is demonstrating rationalization when he creates reasonable and
acceptable explanations for unacceptable behavior. The client is using
rationalization asa defense mechanisms to justify why he had just one drink. Even
though the nurse told him not to drink alcohol.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking bupropion. Which of the
following findings indicates the medications is effective?
Decrease in urge to smoke
Bupropion is an antidepressant that is also used for smoking cessation.
A nurse is evaluating the outcome for a client who has depression following the
death of his wife 3 months ago. Which of the following client statements indicates
a need for further intervention?
, 2
"I just don't feel like eating because I never like to eat alone."
At risk for malnutrition and injury.
A nurse in a long-term care setting is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's
disease. The client states, "I just came back from a hard day's work in my office."
The nurse should identify this statement is an example of which of the following
coping mechanisms?
Confabulation
Confabulation is the creation of information which is untrue to fill in gaps in
memory and to protect self-esteem in clients who have dementia.
A nurse is planning care for a new client. Which of the following actions should
the nurse plan to take in order to use the technique of presence to establish the
nurse- client relationship?
Use active listening when with the client.
The nurse should use active listening to establish presence with the client.
presence involves eye contact, body language, voice tone, listening, and reflection
to convay openness and understanding.
A nurse is caring for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following client
findings indicates delirium?
A client asks when family members will be arriving after visiting 1 hr earlier.
Delirium is characterized by a change in cognition that occurs over a short period
of time. It always results from secondary physiological condition, ( infection,
surgery, prolonged hospitalization, hypoxia, fever, medication) and is a transient
disorder. Although delirium can occur at any age, it is more common in older
adults. It frequently progresses in the evening hours and is sometimes called
"sundown syndrome"
, 3
A nurse is collecting data from a client newly admitted for anorexia nervousa.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Amenorrhea
The nurse should expect the client to report amenorrhea due to low body weight.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder with main. Which
of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
The client paces in the hallway during the day and most of the night.
When using Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the nurse determines that the priority
findings is the client's physiological need for rest and food. Nonstop activity is an
emergency situation for a client who has mania, since the client might go for long
periods without eating or sleep.
A nurse is preparing to assist with the care of a client of a client who is undergo
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following pieces of equipment
should the nurse set up in the room prior to the treatment? SATA
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) monitor.
The provider will monitor the client's brainwave patterns during the procedure.
- Oxygen saturation monitor
The client requires continuous oxygen saturation monitoring because she will
receive a short-acting barbiturate to induce sleep and a muscle-paralyzing agent
to prevent muscle distress and injury.
-Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor.
The provider will monitor the client's cardiac response during the procedure.
, 4
A nurse is assisting with a family therapy session for parents and 2 school-age
children. Which of the following statements should the nurse recognize as an
example of effective communication among family members?
"Can you tell me the reason you get upset each time I go to the mall?"
This is an expel of effective and healthy communication. Healthy communication
expresses clear, understandable messages between family members. Each family
member is encourage to express his or her feelings and thoughts.
A n urse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is 2 days postpartum and has a
history of postpartum depression. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
Sleep as much as possible.
The nurse should encourage the client to sleep as much as she can during the
next few weeks. Sleep deprivation can increase the risk for postpartum
depression.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client who is prescribed
chlorpromazine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
"I will contact my provider if I have difficulty urinating"
Chlorpromazine is a first-generation, or typical, antipsychotic medication
prescribed for schizophrenia. The client should monitor for anticholinergic
adverse effects, such as dry mouth and urinary retention. Difficulty urinating
could be a sign of urinary retention and should be reported to the provider for
further evaluation.
A nurse is collecting data from a client following a recent suicide attempt. Which
of the following findings in the client's history places him at the greatest risk for
another suicide attempt?
