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ATI PN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
A nurse in a mental health clinic is reviewing laboratory results for a clients
who is prescribed risperidone. The nurse should notify the provider of
which of the following findings?
58.
A) Blood glucose 175 mg/dL
B) Serum sodium 140 mEq/L
C) Platelets 250,000/mm3
D) Aspartate aminotransferase 20 units - correct answer - A
nurse is assessing a client who is taking disulfram. Which of the following
findings indicates the client has ingested
alcohol and is having an adverse reaction to the medication? (p. 244 not
sure)
A)Elevated blood pressure
B)Somnolence
C)Headache
D) Tinnitus - correct answer - B
nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy
(ECT). Which of the following medications
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should the nurse administer 30 min prior to ECT to decrease secretions
and counteract vagal stimulation? (p.
A) Succinylcholine chloride
B) Atropine sulfate
C) Thiopental sodium
D) Dopamine hydrochloride - correct answer - B
nurse is admitting a client who has a history of alcohol dependence. Within
4 to 6 hr, the nurse should anticipate which
of the following signs of withdrawal? (p. 152)
Tremors
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Purpura - correct answer - Tremors
A nurse is caring for a client in an inpatient mental health unit who
experiences mania and is receiving valproic acid. The
nurse determine the medication is effective when the client exhibits which
of the following behaviors? (p. 104 D could also
be the answer)
The client sits down in the dining ro forAmea
The client easily transitions between topics while talking to others.
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The client exhibits assertive behavior during group sessions
The client states he feels rested after sleeping 3 hr. - correct answer - B
providing teaching to the family of a client who has schizophrenia. Which of
the following statements by a family
member indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "We will set time limits for discussing her delusions."
b. "We will avoid reacting to her command hallucinations."
c. "She may be having a relapse if she stops attending social events." d.
"She may be more thirsty due to her medications. - correct answer - B
63. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The client's
employer calls to discuss the client's condition. Which of the following is the
appropriate nursing action? (p. 11)
a. Contact the facility legal department
b. Consult the client's family
c. Consult the client - correct answer - C
A nurse is providing teaching for a newly licensed nurse about the
constructive use of defense mechanisms. Which of the
following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (p. 29/30
double check)
ATI PN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
A nurse in a mental health clinic is reviewing laboratory results for a clients
who is prescribed risperidone. The nurse should notify the provider of
which of the following findings?
58.
A) Blood glucose 175 mg/dL
B) Serum sodium 140 mEq/L
C) Platelets 250,000/mm3
D) Aspartate aminotransferase 20 units - correct answer - A
nurse is assessing a client who is taking disulfram. Which of the following
findings indicates the client has ingested
alcohol and is having an adverse reaction to the medication? (p. 244 not
sure)
A)Elevated blood pressure
B)Somnolence
C)Headache
D) Tinnitus - correct answer - B
nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy
(ECT). Which of the following medications
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should the nurse administer 30 min prior to ECT to decrease secretions
and counteract vagal stimulation? (p.
A) Succinylcholine chloride
B) Atropine sulfate
C) Thiopental sodium
D) Dopamine hydrochloride - correct answer - B
nurse is admitting a client who has a history of alcohol dependence. Within
4 to 6 hr, the nurse should anticipate which
of the following signs of withdrawal? (p. 152)
Tremors
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Purpura - correct answer - Tremors
A nurse is caring for a client in an inpatient mental health unit who
experiences mania and is receiving valproic acid. The
nurse determine the medication is effective when the client exhibits which
of the following behaviors? (p. 104 D could also
be the answer)
The client sits down in the dining ro forAmea
The client easily transitions between topics while talking to others.
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The client exhibits assertive behavior during group sessions
The client states he feels rested after sleeping 3 hr. - correct answer - B
providing teaching to the family of a client who has schizophrenia. Which of
the following statements by a family
member indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "We will set time limits for discussing her delusions."
b. "We will avoid reacting to her command hallucinations."
c. "She may be having a relapse if she stops attending social events." d.
"She may be more thirsty due to her medications. - correct answer - B
63. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The client's
employer calls to discuss the client's condition. Which of the following is the
appropriate nursing action? (p. 11)
a. Contact the facility legal department
b. Consult the client's family
c. Consult the client - correct answer - C
A nurse is providing teaching for a newly licensed nurse about the
constructive use of defense mechanisms. Which of the
following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (p. 29/30
double check)
