ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam

A nurse is assisting with the teaching of a group of newly licensed nurses about personality disorders. Which of the following information should be included?

A client with schizophrenia refuses antipsychotic medication despite showing signs of relapse. What should the nurse prioritize to ethically address this situation?

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has experienced abuse and neglect since early childhood. The nurse should understand that this is an example of which of the following types of trauma?

In a client with depression, which physical health intervention is most important for a nurse to implement during the acute phase?

How does the principle of nonmaleficence apply when considering the use of restraints in mental health care?

A client who has been prescribed risperidone displays signs of pseudoparkinsonism. What is the priority action the nurse should take?

A patient is experiencing muscle rigidity and altered mental status while taking haloperidol. What complication should the nurse suspect?

What is the best course of action for a nurse if a patient with major depression suddenly appears happy and peaceful after expressing suicidal thoughts?

Which factor most likely contributes to mental health stigma in communities following deinstitutionalization?

Which legal document is crucial in safeguarding the rights of clients within mental health facilities, ensuring they receive ethical treatment?

In the treatment of major depressive disorder, why is it important for nurses to regularly assess clients for suicide risk?

The practice of deinstitutionalization in mental health care primarily aims to achieve which of the following goals?

In managing stress for a client with a psychotic disorder, why might deep breathing exercises be recommended?

A patient with bipolar disorder displays symptoms of labile mood and euphoria. What would be the most appropriate nursing action?

A nurse is debating whether to disclose a client’s refusal of treatment to their care team. Which principle primarily guides this decision?

A client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder expresses frustration about their healthcare providers not finding a physiological cause for their symptoms. What is the best nursing response to addre

A nurse is caring for a client who is grieving. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority when collecting data? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is caring for a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder and is considering prolonged exposure therapy. The client asks, "How does this therapy work?“ Which of the following responses by

A client with bipolar disorder is in the maintenance phase of treatment. What focus should the nurse have during this period to prevent further episodes?

Which historical figure is credited with the founding of the modern mental health nursing practice by linking clinical medicine with mental health?

A nurse is caring for a client who was recently re-admitted for relapse of psychosis symptoms due to not taking their medications. Which of the follow should be a long-term goal for this client?

Which of the following strategies best supports a client's autonomy when they refuse a prescribed medication in a mental health setting?

A nurse is assessing a client on haloperidol who has developed uncontrollable movements of the face and mouth. What condition is likely being observed?

In which situation would the ethical principle of fidelity be most relevant for a mental health nurse?

How can nurses best support the mental health principle of confidentiality for clients with mental illness?