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ATI PN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED
EXAM VERSION 1 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver due to alcohol
use disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse suspect?
A) Acrocyanosis
B) Arrhythmias
C) Ascites
D) Weight gain - Correct answer-C) Ascites
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has binge-eating disorder.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A) Amenorrhea
B) Abdominal pain
C) Restricted caloric intake
D) Frequent use of laxatives - Correct answer-B) Abdominal pain
A nurse is assisting with the collection of admission data for a client who
has anorexia nervosa. The client has lost 11.4 kg (25lb.) over the past
month and currently weighs 38.6 kg (85 lb.). The nurse should expect
which of the following findings?
A) Flushed extremities
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B) Hyperkalemia
C) Loose stools
D) Amenorrhea - Correct answer-D) Amenorrhea
A nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder. Following
withdrawal, which of the following medications should the nurse expect to
administer to the client during maintenance?
A) Methadone
B) Disulfiram
C) Chlordiazepoxide
D) Naloxone - Correct answer-B) Disulfiram
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has post-traumatic stress
(PTSD) due to a sexual assault that occurred 3 months ago. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
A) Increased hours of sleep each day
B) Repeatedly talking about the assault
C) Dreams about the assault
D) Decreased responsiveness to stimuli - Correct answer-C) Dreams about
the assault
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A nurse in an acute mental health facility is participating in a nursing staff
discussion about the legal aspects of involuntary admissions. Which of the
following information should the nurse include?
A) A client who is involuntarily admitted must take prescribed medications
B) An involuntary admission of a client is limited to 2 weeks
C) A client who is involuntarily admitted can leave the facility against
medical advice
D) An involuntary admission is justified if the client is a danger to others -
Correct answer-D) An involuntary admission is justified if the client is a
danger to others
A nurse in a mental heath unit is contributing to the plan of care for a client
who is receiving treatment for self-inflicted injuries. The nurse should
identify which of the following interventions as the priority for this client.
A) Promoting and maintaining the client safety
B) Discussing reasons for the client's behavior
C) Assisting the client to recognize feelings
D) Reinforcing teaching with the client about alternative coping strategies -
Correct answer-A) Promoting and maintaining the client safety
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is assisting with the plan of care
for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the
following actions should the nurse recommend?
A) Encourage the client to focus on personal hygiene
ATI PN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED
EXAM VERSION 1 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver due to alcohol
use disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse suspect?
A) Acrocyanosis
B) Arrhythmias
C) Ascites
D) Weight gain - Correct answer-C) Ascites
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has binge-eating disorder.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A) Amenorrhea
B) Abdominal pain
C) Restricted caloric intake
D) Frequent use of laxatives - Correct answer-B) Abdominal pain
A nurse is assisting with the collection of admission data for a client who
has anorexia nervosa. The client has lost 11.4 kg (25lb.) over the past
month and currently weighs 38.6 kg (85 lb.). The nurse should expect
which of the following findings?
A) Flushed extremities
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B) Hyperkalemia
C) Loose stools
D) Amenorrhea - Correct answer-D) Amenorrhea
A nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder. Following
withdrawal, which of the following medications should the nurse expect to
administer to the client during maintenance?
A) Methadone
B) Disulfiram
C) Chlordiazepoxide
D) Naloxone - Correct answer-B) Disulfiram
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has post-traumatic stress
(PTSD) due to a sexual assault that occurred 3 months ago. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
A) Increased hours of sleep each day
B) Repeatedly talking about the assault
C) Dreams about the assault
D) Decreased responsiveness to stimuli - Correct answer-C) Dreams about
the assault
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A nurse in an acute mental health facility is participating in a nursing staff
discussion about the legal aspects of involuntary admissions. Which of the
following information should the nurse include?
A) A client who is involuntarily admitted must take prescribed medications
B) An involuntary admission of a client is limited to 2 weeks
C) A client who is involuntarily admitted can leave the facility against
medical advice
D) An involuntary admission is justified if the client is a danger to others -
Correct answer-D) An involuntary admission is justified if the client is a
danger to others
A nurse in a mental heath unit is contributing to the plan of care for a client
who is receiving treatment for self-inflicted injuries. The nurse should
identify which of the following interventions as the priority for this client.
A) Promoting and maintaining the client safety
B) Discussing reasons for the client's behavior
C) Assisting the client to recognize feelings
D) Reinforcing teaching with the client about alternative coping strategies -
Correct answer-A) Promoting and maintaining the client safety
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is assisting with the plan of care
for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the
following actions should the nurse recommend?
A) Encourage the client to focus on personal hygiene
