NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM
2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
When admitting a client to an inpatient mental health facility, a nurse notices that the
client seems withdrawn and appears fearful. To establish a trusting nurse-client
relationship, the nurse should f...
NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM
2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
When admitting a client to an inpatient mental health facility, a nurse notices that the
client seems withdrawn and appears fearful. To establish a trusting nurse-client
relationship, the nurse should first
a. introduce the client to other clients in the dayroom
b. inform the client that her admission will be confidential
c. assist the client in facilitating behavioral changes
d. determine coping strategies that the client has used in the past
ANS: b. inform the client that her admission will be confidential
A nurse group is developing a discharge plan for a client who has a history of gambling
dependency and includes participation in a support group. The nurse should tell the
client that which of the following is the purpose of attending support group?
a. establish a therapeutic relationship
b. provide assurance that others have a similar problem
c. learn about medication management
d. develop an understanding of unconscious thoughts
ANS: b. provide assurance that others have a similar problem
A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal delirium.
Which of the following medications should the nurse administer to treat alcohol
withdrawal symptoms?
,a. Chlordiazepoxide(librium)
b. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
c. Paroxetine (Paxil)
d. Risperidone (Risperdal)
ANS: a. Chlordiazepoxide(librium)
A nurse is preparing to teach a group of parents about healthy adolescent behavior.
Which of the following information should the nurse plan include?
a.displays an egocentric approach in problem-solving
b. requires literal explanations
c. demonstrates a mistrust of others
d. exhibits a realistic self-concept
ANS: d. exhibits a realistic self-concept
A client who has bipolar disorder presents to a mental health clinic and reports to the
nurse that she stopped taking her lithium 2 weeks ago. which of the following is an
expected side effect that may have caused the client to stop taking her medication?
a. hand tremors
b.photophobia
c. sore throat
d. constipation
ANS: a. hand tremors
When communicating with a client who is depressed and withdrawn, which of the
following nursing interventions is appropriate?
a. encourage the client to use gestures if talking is difficult
b. be prepared to wait for the client to respond.
c. avoid asking for the clients preferences regarding care
, d. give detailed explanations to maintain the client's focus.
ANS: b. be prepared to wait for the client to respond.
A nurse is aware that a client who has stage 4 alzheimer's disease my exhibit
a. difficulty swallowing
b. an inability to manage finances
c. lack of family recognition
d. incontinence
ANS: b. an inability to manage finances
a nurse is caring for an adolescent client who is yelling at the nurses and throws a tray
at the wall. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse.
a."you seem angry at everyone"
b."is there something I can do for you"
c. "you really should not be yelling at me."
d."could you tell me why you did that?"
ANS: a."you seem angry at everyone"
A client receiving a psychotropic drug reports to the nurse that he is drowsy all the time
and is having difficulty focusing his attention. The nurse will correctly interpret this
symptom as related to the drug's effect on the brain's ability to regulate
a. mood.
b. thought.
c. memory.
d. sleep.
ANS: d. Sleep
A number of psychotropic drugs have side effects that interfere with the brain's ability
to regulate sleep alertness. These side effects range from lethargy to extreme
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