COPY: ATI Mental Health Exam Review

Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Which of the following findings should the nurse expect in a 25-year-old client who has a new diagnosis of dysthymic disorder?

Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the care plan for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a manic episode? (Select all that apply)

ECT is effective for clients who are experiencing severe mania.

What should the nurse say to a client who states, 'I am very rich, and I feel I must give my money to you'?

What is the priority nursing action for a client who has bipolar disorder?

Which statements about relapse prevention in bipolar disorder should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)

How should the nurse respond to a client experiencing auditory hallucinations saying, 'The voices won't leave me alone!'? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following findings should the nurse document as positive symptoms in a client who has schizophrenia? (Select all that apply)

What statement indicates the client is experiencing depersonalization?

What is the first action the nurse should take for a client reporting hearing voices telling her to 'kill your doctor'?

What should the nurse ask when the client seems distracted while speaking with him?

It is important to practice limit-setting to help prevent client manipulation.

What statement is expected from a client who has avoidant personality disorder?

Which defense mechanism is exemplified by the client saying, 'The nurse on the evening shift is always nice! You are the meanest nurse ever!'?

What findings should the nurse expect in a client with antisocial personality disorder? (Select all that apply)

Which personality characteristics should the nurse include in the teaching on personality disorders? (Select all that apply)

What should the nurse teach a client about donepezil for early stage Alzheimer's disease?

What should the nurse say to a client with major neurocognitive disorder attempting to wander out of the building?

Which suggestions should the nurse make to decrease the client's risk for injury who has Alzheimer's disease? (Select all that apply)

What action should the nurse take when a caregiver discusses concerns about a client with Alzheimer's disease?

Which findings should the nurse expect in a client with delirium related to an acute UTI? (Select all that apply)

What should the nurse include in a presentation about substance use in older adults?

Which findings should the nurse expect in a client with alcohol use disorder experiencing withdrawal? (Select all that apply)

What should the nurse identify as the priority intervention for a client experiencing benzodiazepine withdrawal?

What medication should the nurse anticipate administering to a client with alcohol use disorder to maintain abstinence?

Which statements by a family member indicate understanding of the teaching about a client with substance use disorder? (Select all that apply)

Which questions should the nurse include when obtaining a nursing history from a client with anorexia nervosa? (Select all that apply)

What statement indicates a client with anorexia nervosa is experiencing cognitive distortion catastrophizing?

Which findings are expected for a client with bulimia nervosa with purging behavior? (Select all that apply)

What nursing action should be included in a care plan for a client with anorexia nervosa with binge-eating and purging behavior?

What response should the nurse make to a client who has bulimia nervosa and has stopped purging behavior but is afraid of gaining weight?

Which risk factors for somatic symptom disorder should be included in teaching? (Select all that apply)

Which finding should the nurse identify as placing a client at risk for conversion disorder?

Which findings should the nurse expect in a client with illness anxiety disorder? (Select all that apply)

What action should the nurse include in the care plan for a client with conversion disorder?

What statement should the nurse expect from a client with factitious disorder imposed on another?

What information should the nurse provide to a client who has a new prescription for diazepam for generalized anxiety disorder?

What is the nurse's priority action for a client with benzodiazepine toxicity due to an overdose?

What statement indicates the client understands the use of fluoxetine for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder?

Which findings should the nurse report to the provider as indications of serotonin syndrome after a client has received an initial dose of fluoxetine? (Select all that apply)

What measures can manage the client's bruxism who is taking paroxetine for PTSD? (Select all that apply)

What statement indicates an understanding of the teaching about a new prescription for amitriptyline?

Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching regarding mental status exams? (Select all that apply)

What is an example of a psychobiological intervention when caring for a client with a mental health disorder?

What should a nurse identify as the priority during an initial client interview?

What finding should a nurse expect when assessing a stuporous client?

Which information is appropriate to include in a discussion about the DSM-5? (Select all that apply)

Which client requires a temporary emergency admission to a mental health facility?

A nurse decides to put a client in seclusion overnight due to staffing issues. This action is an example of which tort?

What action should a nurse take upon learning a client has hidden a sharp knife under their mattress?

Which documentation statements should a nurse include about a client in mechanical restraints? (Select all that apply)

What should a nurse do first after overhearing a newly licensed nurse discussing a client's hallucinations?

What response should a nurse give to a mother concerned about her child's behavior?

What defense mechanism is a client using if they deny their coughing is related to lung cancer?

What level of anxiety is indicated in a client reporting feeling shaky and nervous?

Which actions should a nurse take when caring for a client experiencing moderate anxiety? (Select all that apply)

What should a nurse say to a client at risk for suicide following a loss?

Which characteristics should be included in a discussion about nurse-client relationships? (Select all that apply)

What indicates transference behavior in a client during therapy?

What action should a nurse include in the plan of care for the termination phase of a nurse-client relationship?

What statement should a nurse make when orienting a new client to community meetings?

Which client should a nurse visit first based on reported symptoms?

What intervention should a nurse plan as tertiary prevention for depression among older adults?

Which services do community mental health programs provide? (Select all that apply)

What follow-up care is appropriate for a client needing supervision after discharge?

What client might be considered for referral to an assertive community treatment (ACT) group?

What indicates understanding of classical psychoanalysis for a client with an anxiety disorder?

What indicates understanding of the free association technique in therapy?

Which cognitive reframing techniques should a nurse implement for a client with anxiety? (Select all that apply)

What type of treatment is indicated by a nurse who informs a client that disulfiram can cause nausea and vomiting if alcohol is consumed?

What should a nurse do when assisting with systematic desensitization for a client with a fear of elevators?

What demonstrates democratic leadership in group settings?

Which activities should a nurse include in the initial phase of group therapy for bereavement? (Select all that apply)

What does a hidden agenda in a group refer to?

What indicates manipulation by an adolescent during a family therapy session?

What is an individual role in group dynamics as identified by a nurse?

What should be included in a discussion about stress during an educational seminar?

Which effects should be identified as acute stress responses? (Select all that apply)

What statement indicates understanding of stress-reduction techniques?

What recommendation should a nurse make to a client experiencing stress due to pressure from a significant other?

What demonstrates effective communication when discussing workload stress with a coworker?

What indicates understanding of client education regarding ECT?

What understanding of TMS is indicated by a newly licensed nurse?

What findings should a nurse expect when assessing a client immediately following an ECT procedure? (Select all that apply)

Which indication for ECT should be included in a nurse's discussion?

What adverse effects should a nurse monitor for in a client who has undergone surgical implantation of a VNS device? (Select all that apply)

What is an underlying reason for the repetitive behavior observed in a client with OCD?

What action should a nurse take when caring for a client experiencing a panic attack?

Which findings should a nurse expect when assessing a client with generalized anxiety disorder? (Select all that apply)

What should the nurse's first action be for a client with body dysmorphic disorder?

What should a nurse say to a client with acute stress disorder experiencing severe anxiety?

What findings should a nurse expect in a client with PTSD? (Select all that apply)

What strategies should a nurse use to prevent developing a trauma-related disorder after a mass casualty incident? (Select all that apply)

What information should a nurse expect to collect during an admission history for a client with acute stress disorder?

What indicates derealization in a client?

What intervention should be included in the care plan for a client with dissociative fugue?

What factors put a client at risk for depression? (Select all that apply)

What is the nurse's priority action when admitting a client with major depressive disorder and comorbid anxiety disorder?

What indicates understanding of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in a client?