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ATI CAPSTONE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM NEWEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
paroxetine. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I may experience an increased desire to have sex."
"My blood pressure may increase."
"I may notice excess saliva."
"I may not feel like eating as much." - ANSWER-"I may not feel
like eating as much.";
Anorexia and a decreased appetite are adverse effects of
paroxetine.
A nurse is caring for a client on an acute care mental health unit.
Client has a history of bipolar disorder and self-injurious behavior.
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Client pacing rapidly across their room and shouting loudly at
nursing staff. Client appears agitated. Verbal de-escalation
measures implemented. Client returned to their bed and is
refusing to talk or make eye contact.
1345: Client displays self-injurious behavior by attempting to cut
themselves with plastic utensils from their lunch tray.
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options.
The nurse should _______________, followed by
____________________. - ANSWER-Assist the charge nurse in
placing the client in restraints;
Monitoring the client's behavior for their ability to be reintegrated
into unit activities is correct.
De-escalation techniques failed to help the client and the client is
now attempting to harm themselves. In emergency situations,
such as client self-harm, the charge nurse is allowed to place the
client in restraints with assistance of the nursing staff as needed.
The client should be observed and monitored closely throughout
their time in restraints. Restraints are a temporary measure to
prevent the client from self-harm or harming others.
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A nurse in a psychiatric unit is caring for several clients. Which of
the following clients should the nurse recommend for group
therapy?
A client who has been taking amitriptyline for 3 months for
depression
A client exhibiting psychotic behavior
A client admitted 12 hr ago for acute mania
A client who is experiencing alcohol intoxication - ANSWER-A
client who has been taking amitriptyline for 3 months for
depression;
Psychotherapy groups provide clients with the opportunity to
enhance their personal relationships, increase self-awareness,
and try new behaviors in a safe social setting. Amitriptyline can
take 4 to 8 weeks to become effective; therefore, this client should
be experiencing improvement in depressive manifestations and
be ready to interact in a group setting.
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A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client for
suspected cocaine intoxication. The nurse should know that which
of the following manifestations is consistent with cocaine
intoxication?
Nystagmus
Dilated pupils
Hypersomnia
Depression - ANSWER-Dilated pupils;
Dilated pupils are a finding of cocaine intoxication due to the
stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
A nurse in the emergency department is preparing to care for a
client who has signs of alcohol intoxication. Which of the following
should the nurse plan to include in the client's care? (Select all
that apply.)
Contact the laboratory to obtain a blood sample.
Prepare the client for a CT scan.
ATI CAPSTONE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM NEWEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
paroxetine. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I may experience an increased desire to have sex."
"My blood pressure may increase."
"I may notice excess saliva."
"I may not feel like eating as much." - ANSWER-"I may not feel
like eating as much.";
Anorexia and a decreased appetite are adverse effects of
paroxetine.
A nurse is caring for a client on an acute care mental health unit.
Client has a history of bipolar disorder and self-injurious behavior.
1330:
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Client pacing rapidly across their room and shouting loudly at
nursing staff. Client appears agitated. Verbal de-escalation
measures implemented. Client returned to their bed and is
refusing to talk or make eye contact.
1345: Client displays self-injurious behavior by attempting to cut
themselves with plastic utensils from their lunch tray.
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options.
The nurse should _______________, followed by
____________________. - ANSWER-Assist the charge nurse in
placing the client in restraints;
Monitoring the client's behavior for their ability to be reintegrated
into unit activities is correct.
De-escalation techniques failed to help the client and the client is
now attempting to harm themselves. In emergency situations,
such as client self-harm, the charge nurse is allowed to place the
client in restraints with assistance of the nursing staff as needed.
The client should be observed and monitored closely throughout
their time in restraints. Restraints are a temporary measure to
prevent the client from self-harm or harming others.
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A nurse in a psychiatric unit is caring for several clients. Which of
the following clients should the nurse recommend for group
therapy?
A client who has been taking amitriptyline for 3 months for
depression
A client exhibiting psychotic behavior
A client admitted 12 hr ago for acute mania
A client who is experiencing alcohol intoxication - ANSWER-A
client who has been taking amitriptyline for 3 months for
depression;
Psychotherapy groups provide clients with the opportunity to
enhance their personal relationships, increase self-awareness,
and try new behaviors in a safe social setting. Amitriptyline can
take 4 to 8 weeks to become effective; therefore, this client should
be experiencing improvement in depressive manifestations and
be ready to interact in a group setting.
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A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client for
suspected cocaine intoxication. The nurse should know that which
of the following manifestations is consistent with cocaine
intoxication?
Nystagmus
Dilated pupils
Hypersomnia
Depression - ANSWER-Dilated pupils;
Dilated pupils are a finding of cocaine intoxication due to the
stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
A nurse in the emergency department is preparing to care for a
client who has signs of alcohol intoxication. Which of the following
should the nurse plan to include in the client's care? (Select all
that apply.)
Contact the laboratory to obtain a blood sample.
Prepare the client for a CT scan.
