ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam

Which intervention takes priority when a nurse is caring for a suicidal client with major depressive disorder?

After deinstitutionalization, a nurse observes an increase in ER visits by individuals with mental health issues. What is a plausible explanation?

During a nurse's assessment, a client reports experiencing episodes where they cannot recall personal information after stressful events. Which condition is most consistent with these episodes?

A nurse is caring for a patient who begins to show escalating aggression in a mental health unit. What is the priority nursing action according to nonmaleficence?

A nurse needs to share a client's mental health information with another healthcare professional. What action should the nurse take to ensure confidentiality is maintained?

Who was responsible for the introduction of psychotropic medications in mental healthcare?

A nurse in an emergency department is collecting data from a client who has a personality disorder and reports that they recently used illicit drugs. Which of the following screening tools should the

A client is facing stress-induced insomnia after starting atypical antipsychotics. Which intervention should the nurse suggest to improve sleep?

What should a nurse prioritize when creating a care plan for a client admitted with major depressive disorder exhibiting suicidal ideation?

A nurse must make a decision regarding confidentiality when a client confides about minor illegal activity. What is the best ethical action for the nurse?

In the continuation phase of treatment for major depressive disorder, what should a nurse emphasize to the client?

A client taking chlorpromazine presents with a stooped posture, shuffling gait, and tremors. Which potential side effect should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is sharing information with a client who has been diagnosed with a serious mental illness (SMI) and their family about living with an SMI. Which of the following information should the nurse i

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is experiencing excessive anxiety and worry in response to a variety of circumstances, and is unable to control their sense of worry. The nurse should

A client with a psychotic disorder expresses agitation and increased anxiety. Which stress management technique might be most beneficial to incorporate into their care plan?

Which stress management technique is most suitable for individuals with psychotic disorders who struggle with impulsive thoughts?

A nurse is caring for a client in the acute phase of bipolar disorder presenting with manic characteristics. Which of the following interventions should be prioritized?

A doctor prescribes diazepam IV at a dose of 7.5 mg to a patient. The available diazepam solution is 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse prepare for administration?

What approach should the nurse use to explain the risks and benefits of psychotropic medications to a patient refusing treatment?

What should the nurse prioritize when evaluating whether a client is using effective coping mechanisms for stress related to taking typical antipsychotics?

A client reporting fatigue and lack of pleasure in daily activities meets criteria for a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. What risk should be assessed first?

A psych nurse is advocating for equal access to mental health resources for all patients. Which ethical principle are they primarily promoting?

What is the primary focus of the acute phase in treating major depressive disorder?

During a client's major depressive episode, what finding indicates a high risk for suicide that should be immediately addressed by the nurse?

In the context of mental health, the principle of beneficence most directly supports which nursing action?