ATI LPN Mental Health Level 4 NGN Proctored Exam

A nurse is responding to a parent of an adolescent who was recently diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder following a sexual assault. The parent states, "My child ignores curfew, is hanging out

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. Select the "3" findings that should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing negative symptoms related to their schizophrenia.

A nurse is providing care to a client who has acute stress disorder. Which of the following client statements is consistent with this disorder?

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking clozapine for the treatment of schizophrenia. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following potential adverse effects of clozapine?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)? (Select all that apply.)

Which would be an appropriate intervention for a client experiencing an anxiety attack?

A nurse is caring for a client who has delusional behavior. The client states, "I can't go to group today. I am expecting a high level official to visit me!" Which of the following responses should th

A nurse is caring for a client who has positive manifestations of schizophrenia. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse anticipate?

Select the appropriate nursing actions for a client with panic disorder. (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is providing information to a client about risk factors for developing an anxiety-related disorder. Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for developing an anxiety-related disorde

A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who was recently diagnosed with a trauma-related disorder. Which of the following client goals should the nurse include?

A nurse is caring for a client who witnessed her brother's homicide and has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

The nurse working with a client during a flashback says, "I know you're scared, but you're in a safe place. Do you see the bed in your room? Do you feel the chair you're sitting in?” The nurse is usin

A nurse is caring for a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is beginning psychopharmacology therapy. Which of the following medications is considered first-line treatment for sympt

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has several new prescriptions for psychotropic medications. The client tells the nurse that she has always had trouble following a medicatio

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following responses should the nurse make first?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has schizophrenia and is taking fluphenazine. The nurse observes that the client’s tongue is protruding and he has irregular movements of his limbs. The nu

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse include?

A nurse is reviewing a pamphlet about sertraline with a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the information?

A nurse is assisting with the care of an adolescent who has an anxiety disorder. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates a protective factor in the form of a positive childhood e

A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is constantly picking up after others and cleaning in the day room. The nurse should recognize the client's actions as wh

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a newly-admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?

A nurse is monitoring a client who has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The nurse recognizes that people diagnosed with PTSD may exhibit symptoms similar to which of the foll

A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?

A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is discussing the development of anxiety-related disorders in children to a group of parents. The nurse should include that which of the following is an a