ATI PN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED 2020 EXAM GUIDE

ATI PN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED 2020 EXAM GUIDE

1. A nurse is caring for an adult client who has visible injuries as a result of intimate partner

violence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Answer: Encourage the client to develop a safety plan

2. A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client whose friend reports a suspicion of

cocaine use. The nurse should identify that which of the following manifestations is an indicator

of the client’s use of this substance?

Answer: Hypertension

3. A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has dementia. The client’s

agitation is increasing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Answer: Offer diversionary activities

4. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client suddenly appears agitated and

begins pacing at the end of the hallway with clenched fists. Which of the following actions should

the nurse take first?

Answer: Determine the client’s intentions

5. A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new prescription for alprazolam.

Which of the following instructions is the priority for the nurse to include?

Answer: Do not drive until your reaction to the medication is determined

6. A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a hip arthroplasty. When a news

report about military action comes on the television, the client says to the nurse, “My youngest child

died 6 months ago while serving in the military.” Which of the following responsesshould the nurse

make?

Answer:

-This must be very difficult time for you

-Your child’s death must be a terrible loss

-Tell me something you remember about your child

7. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is exhibiting mania,

Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to improve the nutritional status of the

client?

Answer: Have the client’s favorite snacks available at all times.

8. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has paranoid personality disorder. Which of the

following manifestations should the nurse expect?

Answer: Projects blame onto others

9. A nurse on and inpatient unit is assisting with a group therapy session. During the session, a

client begins to shout using aggressive language. Which of the following statements should the

nurse make to the client?

Answer: When you raise your voice, it makes me feel uncomfortable and unsafe.”

10. A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The client

becomes violent in the dayroom and begins throwing objects at staff and other clients.After

calling for assistance. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

Answer: Tell the client calmly to sit down

11. A nurse caring for a group of clients on a mental health unit. Which of the following

client behaviors should the nurse reports to the charge nurse?

Answer: A client who is manic has been pacing the unit for several hours

12. A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking valproic acid for the treatment of

bipolar disorder. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is priority to

report to the provider?

Answer: Bleeding gums

13. A nurse is attempting to resolve an ethical dilemma that involves a client’s medical decisions

and his own personal values. After collecting data and identifying the problem, whichof the

following actions should the nurse take next?

Answer: Determine the benefits and consequences of respecting the client’s

medical decisions

14. A LPN/LVN observes that a client is pacing, agitated, and presenting aggressive gestures.

The client's speech pattern is rapid, and affect is belligerent. Based on these observations,

the nurse's immediate priority of care is to:

Answer: Provide safety for the client and other clients on the unit

15. Select the nursing interventions for a hospitalized client with mania who is exhibiting

manipulative behavior. Select all that apply.

Answer:

1) Communicate expected behaviors to the client

3) Assist the client in identifying ways of setting limits on personal behaviors

4) Follow through about the consequences of behavior in a non-punitive manner

6) Be clear with the client regarding the consequences of exceeding limits that have

been set regarding behavior

16. A nurse determines that the wife of an alcoholic client is benefitting from attending an AlAnon group when the nurse hears the wife say:

Answer: "I no longer feel that I deserve the meetings my husband inflicts on me."