ATI CMS MENTAL HEALTH EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS
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LATEST
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing extreme mania due to bipolar disorder. Prior to administration of lithium
carbonate, the client's lithium blood level 1.2 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?''
A. Administer the next dose of lithium carbonate as scheduled.
B. Prepare for administration of aminophylline.
C. Notify the provider for a possible increase in the dosage of lithium carbonate.D
. Request a stat repeat of the client's lithium blood level.
Correct Answer
A. Administer the next dose of lithium carbonate as scheduled.
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,Question 2
A nurse is planning group therapy for clients dealing with bereavement. Which of the following activities should the nurse
include in the initial phase? (Select all that apply)
A. Encourage the group to work toward goals
B. Define the purpose of the group
C. Discuss termination of the group
D. Identify informal roles of members within the group
E. Establish an expectation of confidentiality within the group
Correct Answer
B. Define the purpose of the group
C. Discuss termination of the group
E. Establish an expectation of confidentiality within the group
Question 3
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is scheduled to receive ECT for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. "It is common to treat depression with ECT before trying medications."
B. "I can have my depression cured if I receive a series of ECT treatments."
C. "I should receive ECT once a week for 6 weeks."
D. "I will receive a muscle relaxant to protect me from injury during ECT."
Correct Answer
D. "I will receive a muscle relaxant to protect me from injury during ECT."
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,Question 4
A nurse is assessing a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect? (Select all that apply)
A. Excessive worry for 6 months
B. Impulsive decision making
C. Delayed reflexes
D. Restlessness
E. Need for reassurance
Correct Answer
A. Excessive worry for 6 months
D. Restlessness
E. Need for reassurance
Question 5
A charge nurse is discussing TMS with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed
nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "TMS is indicated for clients who have schizophrenia spectrum disorders."
B. "I will provide postanesthesia care following TMS."
C. "TMS treatments usually last 5-10 minutes."
D. "I will schedule the client for daily TMS treatments for the first several weeks."
Correct Answer
"I will schedule the client for daily TMS treatments for the first several weeks."
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, Question 6
A nurse is told during change of shift report that a client is stuporous. When assessing the client, which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub.
B. The client has a glasgow coma scale score less than 7.
C. The client exhibits decorticate rigidity.
D. The client is alert but disoriented to time and place.
Correct Answer
A. The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub.
Question 7
A nurse is evaluating a client's understanding of a new prescription for clonidine for the treatment or opioid use disorder.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "Taking this medication will help reduce my craving for heroin."
B. "While taking this medication, I should keep a pack of sugarless gum.
"C. "I can expect some diarrhea from taking this medicine.
"D. "Each dose of this medication should be placed under my tongue to dissolve."
Correct Answer
C. "I can expect some diarrhea from taking this medicine".
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AND ANSWERS |FALL 2025/2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT
LATEST
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing extreme mania due to bipolar disorder. Prior to administration of lithium
carbonate, the client's lithium blood level 1.2 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?''
A. Administer the next dose of lithium carbonate as scheduled.
B. Prepare for administration of aminophylline.
C. Notify the provider for a possible increase in the dosage of lithium carbonate.D
. Request a stat repeat of the client's lithium blood level.
Correct Answer
A. Administer the next dose of lithium carbonate as scheduled.
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,Question 2
A nurse is planning group therapy for clients dealing with bereavement. Which of the following activities should the nurse
include in the initial phase? (Select all that apply)
A. Encourage the group to work toward goals
B. Define the purpose of the group
C. Discuss termination of the group
D. Identify informal roles of members within the group
E. Establish an expectation of confidentiality within the group
Correct Answer
B. Define the purpose of the group
C. Discuss termination of the group
E. Establish an expectation of confidentiality within the group
Question 3
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is scheduled to receive ECT for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. "It is common to treat depression with ECT before trying medications."
B. "I can have my depression cured if I receive a series of ECT treatments."
C. "I should receive ECT once a week for 6 weeks."
D. "I will receive a muscle relaxant to protect me from injury during ECT."
Correct Answer
D. "I will receive a muscle relaxant to protect me from injury during ECT."
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,Question 4
A nurse is assessing a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect? (Select all that apply)
A. Excessive worry for 6 months
B. Impulsive decision making
C. Delayed reflexes
D. Restlessness
E. Need for reassurance
Correct Answer
A. Excessive worry for 6 months
D. Restlessness
E. Need for reassurance
Question 5
A charge nurse is discussing TMS with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed
nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "TMS is indicated for clients who have schizophrenia spectrum disorders."
B. "I will provide postanesthesia care following TMS."
C. "TMS treatments usually last 5-10 minutes."
D. "I will schedule the client for daily TMS treatments for the first several weeks."
Correct Answer
"I will schedule the client for daily TMS treatments for the first several weeks."
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, Question 6
A nurse is told during change of shift report that a client is stuporous. When assessing the client, which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub.
B. The client has a glasgow coma scale score less than 7.
C. The client exhibits decorticate rigidity.
D. The client is alert but disoriented to time and place.
Correct Answer
A. The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub.
Question 7
A nurse is evaluating a client's understanding of a new prescription for clonidine for the treatment or opioid use disorder.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "Taking this medication will help reduce my craving for heroin."
B. "While taking this medication, I should keep a pack of sugarless gum.
"C. "I can expect some diarrhea from taking this medicine.
"D. "Each dose of this medication should be placed under my tongue to dissolve."
Correct Answer
C. "I can expect some diarrhea from taking this medicine".
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