ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam

What action should a nurse take first when a client with major depressive disorder expresses feelings of hopelessness and intermittent thoughts of suicide?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has paranoid personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is teaching a client with schizophrenia about the side effects of antipsychotic medication. Which symptom should the nurse explain as an indication to seek immediate medical attention?

The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Select the 3 findings that require immediate follow-up by the nurse.

Which action by a nurse aligns best with the Mental Healthcare Act of 2017 when caring for a client with mental illness?

A nurse is discussing bias issues in mental health with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the discussion?

A mental health nurse is caring for a client who has been involuntarily admitted. The client wants to leave the facility but is not allowed. Which ethical principle is primarily at risk here?

A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who refuses to follow instructions and states that the unit rules do not apply to them. The nurse should identify that these findings are manifes

What key change did deinstitutionalization bring to mental health care delivery methods?

Dorothea Dix was instrumental in advocating for which of the following reforms in the care of individuals with mental illness?

A community health nurse is presenting epidemiological and etiological data related to somatic symptom disorder and related disorders. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

For a client with major depressive disorder reporting persistent insomnia, what should the nurse assess next?

A nurse is working with an older adult client who has been diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. Which of the following should the nurse consider when working with an older adult who has somatic sy

Which dietary consideration should be taken by a client on phenelzine, a MAOI, to prevent hypertensive crisis?

A nurse is reviewing a client’s medical record. The nurse should anticipate which of the following as a classification within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition Text

A client with a history of ECT describes difficulty managing stressful scenarios. What technique should the nurse recommend for long-term stress management?

A client receiving antipsychotics complains of uncontrollable movements. Which long-term side effect is the client likely experiencing?

A client with illness anxiety disorder frequently visits multiple healthcare providers seeking different opinions about their health. Which approach should the nurse prioritize in managing this behavi

A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder experiencing an acute manic episode. What is the priority nursing intervention to ensure safety?

A nurse is reviewing the documentation for a newly admitted client and notes the following entry, "Client verbalizes the use of coping mechanisms when experiencing stress." Which of the following can

A client with schizophrenia is experiencing restlessness from antipsychotic medications. Which intervention should the nurse implement to manage this stress-induced side effect?

Which action best demonstrates the ethical principle of veracity when dealing with a patient experiencing hallucinations?

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 client with schizophrenia is prescribed risperidone. Which outcome would indicate the medication is having the desired effect?

A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of the following comorbidities should the nurse anticipate when reviewing the client's medical record?