ATI LPN Mental Health Proctored Exam Final

Which symptom distinguishes major neurocognitive disorders from mild ones?

A nurse interviews a client suspected of experiencing abuse in their home. What action should the nurse prioritize during the interaction?

A nurse is discussing therapeutic milieu with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates and understanding of therapeutic milieu?

A nurse is reinforcing education to a client about the possible causes of their depressed mood. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is educating parents on the signs of suicidal ideation in adolescents. Which sign should the parents be most vigilant about due to its direct association with suicide risk?

A nurse is assisting in teaching a client who has been newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse on an inpatient eating disorder unit is assisting in the care of a client who has anorexia nervosa. A nurse on an inpatient eating disorder unit is collecting data from a client. Which of the

A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is assisting with the care of a client who is experiencing panic level anxiety. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a female client who has bulimia nervosa and reports frequent self-induced vomiting. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

What is the primary reason for injuries sustained during Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)?

A nurse is assessing a child with ASD and concurrent social withdrawal. What intervention should the nurse prioritize?

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 client with expressive aphasia is most likely to communicate in which way?

A nurse is discussing the three clusters of personality disorders. Which of the following personality disorders is part of cluster C?

Which step should a nurse prioritize when managing a client suspected of experiencing elder abuse?

A nurse assisting with the care of a child whose guardians report that the child is consistently unable to speak during class and other social situations. The nurse should identify that the child is e

A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). A nurse is reviewing the medical record of an adolescent client who has oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Whi

Which of the following is a risk factor for childhood onset conduct disorder?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing lack of sleep, lack of appetite, and difficulties with concentration. Which of the following types of dementia should the nurse expect this client to

A nurse is preparing to interview a client and is reviewing therapeutic communication techniques. Which of the following should the nurse include in the interview to invite the client to clarify feeli

A nurse is working to build rapport and trust with new clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and has been taking a first generation medication for several years. The client is exhibiting jerking movements and twitching of the face and tongu

A nurse is speaking with a client who experienced physical assault. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who presents to an outpatient treatment center seeking help for gambling. After performing an intake assessment, the nurse should identify which of the following stateme

What is the primary concern for a nurse assessing a client with signs of physical abuse?