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ATI Mental Health Assessment Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 38 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 nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe to the client as a first-line
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 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 on a mental health unit is leading a group therapy session for a group of clients. Which of the following statements should the nurse expect from a client who has an anxiety disorder?
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for this condition?
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 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 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 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 reviewing the medical records of a group of clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse recommend a referral for assertive community treatment (ACT)?
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 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?
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a school-age child who has autism spectrum disorder about a new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements by the guardian demonstrates an unde