ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTOR LATEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
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A nurse is evaluating the medication response of a client
who takes naltrexone for the treatment of alcohol use
disorder. The nurse should identify that which of the
following is a therapeutic effect of this medication.
a. Blocks aldehyde dehydrogenase
b. Prevents the anxiety of abstinence
c. Reduces substance craving
d. Decreases the likelihood of seizures - ANSWER-c
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A nurse in an alcohol treatment facility is caring for a client
who states "my job is so stressful that the only way I can
come it is to drink." The nurse should recognize that the
client is displaying which of the following defense
mechanisms?
a. Repression
b. Rationalization
c. Introjection
d. Intellectualization - ANSWER-b
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression following
a recent job loss. Which of the following questions should
the nurse ask to assess the client's personal coping skills?
a. How does this situation affect your life?
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b. Do you see your current situation affecting your future?
c. Can you describe how you are currently feeling?
d. How have you dealt with similar situations in the past -
ANSWER-c
A school nurse is caring for an adolescent client whose
teacher reports changes in school performance and
withdrawal from interaction with classmates. Which of the
following intervention is the nurse's priority at this time?
a. Contact the adolescent's parents
b. Suggest the adolescent join support groups
c. Ask the adolescent if he is considering hurting himself
d. Determine when the adolescent's change in behavior
began - ANSWER-d
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A nurse is assessing a client who is withdrawing from
heroin. Which of the following manifestations should the
nurse expect?
a. Slurred speech
b. Hypotension
c. Bradycardia
d. Hyperthermia - ANSWER-a
A nurse is assessing a client who has histrionic
personality disorder. Which of the following finds should
the nurse expect?
a. Lack of remorse
b. Attention seeking