ATI Mental Health Assessment Proctored Exam (Capstone)

A nurse is conducting a child maltreatment screening of a family who has a toddler. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indicator of possible child neglect?

A mental health nurse is providing preventive care for a group of clients in the community. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates a secondary prevention strategy?

A nurse is assessing a client who takes diazepam for anxiety and hydromorphone for severe pain. Which of the following is the priority finding that the nurse should report to the provider?

Exhibits A nurse is planning care for a client who has been readmitted to an acute mental health unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Click on the exhibit tabs for additional i

A nurse is assessing a client who reports using cocaine 1 hour ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A charge nurse is providing education to a group of newly licensed nurses about the rights of clients who are involuntarily admitted. Which of the following responses indicates understanding of the te

A nurse is caring for a client who has become violent and is threatening self-harm following a crisis. After ensuring enough staff are available, which of the following actions should the nurse take f

A nurse is providing teaching to the caretakers of a client who has Alzheimer's disease with mild cognitive decline. The client is beginning to experience sleep disturbances. Which of the following in

A home health nurse is caring for a client who reports feeling tired and being unable to grocery shop. Which of the following responses by the nurse is an example of therapeutic communication?

A nurse is discharging a client who was admitted for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following resources should the nurse recommend to the client?

A nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a client who is experiencing a manic episode of bipolar disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).

A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of ECT?

A nurse is admitting a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to a community mental health facility. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect when completing the admi

A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).

A nurse is reviewing the medical records of a group of clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse implement seizure precautions?

A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia and insists that a doll is their infant child. Which techniques should the nurse use when interacting with the client?

A nurse is caring for a client who exhibits excessive attention-seeking behaviors, including acting flirtatious and seductive. The nurse should identify these behaviors as manifestations of which of t

A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium as a result of sepsis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).

A nurse is caring for a client who has just learned that their partner has died by suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client says to the nurse. "Give me your pen to cut the pain out of my chest." The nurse should identify that the client is at risk for whic

A charge nurse in a community mental health clinic is discussing ethical concepts of client care with a newly licensed nurse. The charge nurse should use which of the following situations as an exampl

A nurse is admitting a client who has borderline personality disorder and is at risk for self-mutilation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse incorporate in the plan of care?

A nurse is providing counseling to a client who has substance use disorder. Exhibits The nurse is discussing the client's concerns regarding relapse. Which of the following client statements indicates

A nurse is caring for a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after being physically assaulted. The client is unable to recall any details of the event. Which of the following defense me

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