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ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED THIS YEAR
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
QUESTION :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
QUESTION :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
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Loose stools
D) Amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER D) Amenorrhea
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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QUESTION :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
QUESTION :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
QUESTION :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
QUESTION :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.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED THIS YEAR
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
QUESTION :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
QUESTION :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
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Loose stools
D) Amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER D) Amenorrhea
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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QUESTION :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
QUESTION :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
QUESTION :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
QUESTION :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.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
