ATI Mental Health Practice B 2025
questions and answers graded A+
Attention to body language - ANS ✔A nurse at an inpatient mental health facility is caring for a
client who recently experienced a traumatic event.
The first action the nurse should take is to address the client's Cardiovascular injury due to the
client's constant psychomotor activity. - ANS ✔A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a
client who has bipolar disorder.
--"You should seek help if you have thoughts of self-harm." (The nurse should inform the client
that they should seek help immediately if they experience thoughts of self-harm or suicidal
ideation.)
--"A support group might be helpful to you during this time." (The nurse should encourage the
client to participate in a support group, which can provide emotional support for a client who
has experienced a traumatic event.)
--"It is common for people who survived a traumatic event to experience feelings of anxiety."
(Clients who have experienced a traumatic event can demonstrate manifestations of severe
anxiety and panic attacks, including impulsivity and regression.) - ANS ✔A nurse at an inpatient
mental health facility is caring for a client who recently experienced a traumatic event. The
nurse is providing teaching to the client. Which of the following statements should the nurse
include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
"In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be administered without
consent."( The charge nurse should inform the participants that medications can be
administered without consent if a client threatens harm to others. The nurse should always
protect the health and safety of their clients, even when a client's safety is threatened by
another client.) - ANS ✔A charge nurse is preparing an education session for a group of newly
licensed nurses to review clients rights under the law. Which of the following statements should
the nurse make?
, The client reports an inability to breathe easily(Serious adverse effects, such as heart failure,
myocarditis, and pulmonary embolism are associated with clozapine. When using the greatest
risk framework, the nurse should identify that the greatest risk to the client is dyspnea, which is
a manifestation of respiratory or cardiac alterations and should be reported to the provider.) -
ANS ✔A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and
is taking clozapine. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to notify the
provider?
— Heart rate is correct. Clients who have anorexia nervosa usually have bradycardia. The client's
heart rate is now within the expected reference range.
— BMI is correct. Clients who have anorexia nervosa usually have a BMI of less than 17. The
client's initial BMI indicates moderate anorexia nervosa while the current BMI indicates mild
anorexia nervosa.
— Potassium is correct. Clients who have anorexia nervosa usually have hypokalemia. The
client's potassium level is now within the expected reference range.
— Skin temperature is correct. Clients who have anorexia nervosa usually have cool skin. After 2
weeks, the client's skin is warm, which indicates improvement.
— Sodium is correct. Clients who have anorexia nervosa can have hypernatremia related to
dehydration. The client's sodium level is now within the expected reference range.
— Bowel movement is correct. The client's constipation has improved based on the inc - ANS
✔A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa.
A nurse is evaluating the client after 2 weeks. Which of the following findings indicate an
improvement in the client's condition? (Select all that apply.)
— QT prolongation is correct. The finding of QT prolongation in the client's ECG during the
second visit reveals cardiac complications of anorexia nervosa. Changes in electrolyte levels can
shorten or prolong the QT interval. This is an indication that the client's condition is
deteriorating.
— Exercise regimen is correct. The client's purchase of exercise equipment and working out
twice a day is a new manifestation of anorexia nervosa. This is an indication that the client's
condition is deteriorating.
questions and answers graded A+
Attention to body language - ANS ✔A nurse at an inpatient mental health facility is caring for a
client who recently experienced a traumatic event.
The first action the nurse should take is to address the client's Cardiovascular injury due to the
client's constant psychomotor activity. - ANS ✔A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a
client who has bipolar disorder.
--"You should seek help if you have thoughts of self-harm." (The nurse should inform the client
that they should seek help immediately if they experience thoughts of self-harm or suicidal
ideation.)
--"A support group might be helpful to you during this time." (The nurse should encourage the
client to participate in a support group, which can provide emotional support for a client who
has experienced a traumatic event.)
--"It is common for people who survived a traumatic event to experience feelings of anxiety."
(Clients who have experienced a traumatic event can demonstrate manifestations of severe
anxiety and panic attacks, including impulsivity and regression.) - ANS ✔A nurse at an inpatient
mental health facility is caring for a client who recently experienced a traumatic event. The
nurse is providing teaching to the client. Which of the following statements should the nurse
include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
"In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be administered without
consent."( The charge nurse should inform the participants that medications can be
administered without consent if a client threatens harm to others. The nurse should always
protect the health and safety of their clients, even when a client's safety is threatened by
another client.) - ANS ✔A charge nurse is preparing an education session for a group of newly
licensed nurses to review clients rights under the law. Which of the following statements should
the nurse make?
, The client reports an inability to breathe easily(Serious adverse effects, such as heart failure,
myocarditis, and pulmonary embolism are associated with clozapine. When using the greatest
risk framework, the nurse should identify that the greatest risk to the client is dyspnea, which is
a manifestation of respiratory or cardiac alterations and should be reported to the provider.) -
ANS ✔A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and
is taking clozapine. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to notify the
provider?
— Heart rate is correct. Clients who have anorexia nervosa usually have bradycardia. The client's
heart rate is now within the expected reference range.
— BMI is correct. Clients who have anorexia nervosa usually have a BMI of less than 17. The
client's initial BMI indicates moderate anorexia nervosa while the current BMI indicates mild
anorexia nervosa.
— Potassium is correct. Clients who have anorexia nervosa usually have hypokalemia. The
client's potassium level is now within the expected reference range.
— Skin temperature is correct. Clients who have anorexia nervosa usually have cool skin. After 2
weeks, the client's skin is warm, which indicates improvement.
— Sodium is correct. Clients who have anorexia nervosa can have hypernatremia related to
dehydration. The client's sodium level is now within the expected reference range.
— Bowel movement is correct. The client's constipation has improved based on the inc - ANS
✔A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa.
A nurse is evaluating the client after 2 weeks. Which of the following findings indicate an
improvement in the client's condition? (Select all that apply.)
— QT prolongation is correct. The finding of QT prolongation in the client's ECG during the
second visit reveals cardiac complications of anorexia nervosa. Changes in electrolyte levels can
shorten or prolong the QT interval. This is an indication that the client's condition is
deteriorating.
— Exercise regimen is correct. The client's purchase of exercise equipment and working out
twice a day is a new manifestation of anorexia nervosa. This is an indication that the client's
condition is deteriorating.
