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ATI Mental Health Questions FinalA charge nurse is discussing a mental status examination with a newly licensed nurse.
Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply).
A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backwards by seven."
B. "To assess the effect, I should observe the client's facial expression."
C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence."
D. "To assess remote memory, I should have the client repeat a list of objects."
E. "To assess the client's abstract thinking, I should ask the client to identify our most
recent presidents." - ANS A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count
backwards by seven."
B. "To assess the effect, I should observe the client's facial expression."
C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence."
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a mental health disorder. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include as a psychobiological intervention?
A. Assist the client with systematic desensitization therapy.
B. Teach the client appropriate coping mechanisms.
C. Assess the client for comorbid health conditions.
D. Monitor the client for adverse effects of medications. - ANS D. Monitor the client for
adverse effects of medications.
A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is preparing to conduct an initial client
interview. When conducting the interview, which of the following actions should the
nurse identify as the priority?
A. Coordinate holistic care with social services.
B. Identify the client's perceptions of her mental health status.
C. Include the client;s family in the interview.
D. Teach the client about her current mental health disorder. - ANS B. Identify the
client's perceptions of her mental health status.
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? - ANS The client
arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub.
A nurse is planning a peer group discussion about the DSM-5. Which of the following
information is appropriate to include in the discussion? (Select all that apply).
, A. The DSM-5 includes client education handouts for mental health disorders.
B. The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual mental health disorders.
C. The DSM-5 indicates recommended pharmacological treatment.
D. The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for clients.
E. The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of mental health disorders. -
ANS B. The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual mental health disorders.
C. The DSM-5 indicates recommended pharmacological treatment.
D. The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for clients.
E. The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of mental health disorders.
A nurse observes a client who has OCD repeatedly applying, removing, and then
reapplying makeup. The nurse identifies that repetitive behavior in a client who has
OCD is due to which of the underlying reasons?
A. Narcissistic behavior.
B. Fear of rejjection from staff
C. Attempt to reduce anxiety.
D. Adverse effect of antidepressant medication - ANS C. Attempt to reduce anxiety.
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - ANS Stay with the client and remain quiet.
A nurse is assessing a client who has GAD. 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 - ANS A. Excessive worry for 6 months.
D. Restlessness
E. Need for reassurance
A nurse is planning care for a client who has body dysmorphic disorder. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
A. Assessing the client's risk for self harm.
B. Instilling hope for positive outcomes.
C. Encouraging the client to participate in group therapy sessions.
D. Encouraging the client to participate in treatment decisions. - ANS A. Assessing the
client's risk for self harm.
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