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ATI LPN Mental Health Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 45 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Start Practice ExamA patient is interested in non-medication approaches for managing anxiety. Which of the following mind-body interventions should the nurse recommend that involve active participation from the patient?
A nurse prepares an IM injection of haloperidol for a patient experiencing acute psychosis. What assessment should be prioritized before administration?
The role of the amygdala in the pathophysiology of anxiety disorders primarily involves:
While planning to include aromatherapy in patient care, which consideration should a nurse prioritize to ensure patient safety?
A patient is prescribed Risperidone oral tablets to be taken twice daily. The prescription states the desired dose is 4 mg daily divided into two doses. The available tablet strength is 1 mg per table
A client presents with a mood that appears incongruent with their stated feelings of sadness. What should the nurse assess to determine if this discrepancy is relevant to the patient's condition?
Which intervention should a nurse prioritize for a client experiencing acute symptoms of a panic attack?
What psychological mechanism might be at play in a patient with conversion disorder presenting with sudden blindness without any physiological basis?
A patient presents with intense fear of leaving their home due to anxiety about being unable to escape certain situations. What condition is this patient most likely experiencing?
A patient receives a prescription for depot injection of risperidone. What teaching should the nurse provide regarding the onset of therapeutic effects?
A client is prescribed 15 mg of fluoxetine daily. The medication is available in 10 mg tablets. How many tablets should be administered?
A patient presents with muscle rigidity, confusion, and unstable vital signs after an increase in antipsychotic dose. What condition should the nurse suspect?
During a routine check-up, a patient reports muscle rigidity following initiation of antipsychotic therapy. What does this indicate?
A nurse is educating a client about the use of herbal therapies as part of integrative medicine. Which of the following considerations is most important before starting any herbal supplement?
During a mental health assessment, which economic factor should a nurse evaluate as influencing a client's mental health status?
A patient on lithium therapy requires a dose of 600 mg per day divided into two doses using available tablets of 300 mg each. How should the nurse plan the administration?
Which brain structure plays a central role in initiating the fear response associated with anxiety disorders?
When explaining biofeedback to a patient what should the nurse highlight as its primary benefit in mental health care?
A nurse is monitoring a patient for extrapyramidal symptoms. What medication strategy is essential to reduce the likelihood of these symptoms?
In a discussion about mind-body connection, what role does mindfulness meditation play in mental health care?