A client with a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder has been taking lithium carbonate; however, they stopped it 2 months ago because they “didn’t need it anymore.” The client is now talking in a loud voice,
ATI N200 Mental Health Proctored Exam 2
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ATI N200 Mental Health Proctored Exam 2 is a nursing-school practice exam with 62 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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During intake assessment, the nurse is most likely to hear a client with major depressive disorder say which of the following statements about depression? (Select All that Apply.)
The intervention appropriate for a client who has been manipulating others and has a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder is to:
A physician orders Lithium 1.2 grams/day in three divided doses PO for a client with bipolar disorder. The medication is supplied as 300 mg/5 mL. How much will the nurse administer per dose? (Round th
ATI N200 Mental Health Proctored Exam 2A client prescribed lithium carbonate 300 mg twice daily a month ago comes to the Emergency Department with mental confusion, frequent urination in large amounts, and coarse tremors. Which lithium lev
A nurse is discussing the diathesis-stress model with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the model?
The nurse is caring for a client who just received naloxone. Which nursing intervention is the highest priority?
A nurse is providing care for a client who is malnourished and appears exhausted. What data would cause the nurse to suspect the client is a victim of human trafficking? The client:
An individual with a history of antisocial personality disorder was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a serious car accident. Which comment on this behavior would be expe
A college student experienced a sexual assault when out on a date. After several weeks of crisis intervention therapy, which statement by the client would indicate to the nurse that the student is mak
Psychiatric care technicians (PCTs) are unlicensed assistive personnel that are an integral part of the acute care mental healthcare team. Which of the following choices would be an example(s) of over
A client in DKA is ordered regular insulin at 7 units per hour for the current blood glucose level. The institution protocol is to add 100 units of regular insulin to a 150 ml bag of normal saline. Wh
ATI N200 Mental Health Proctored Exam 2A client notifies a treatment team member of current suicidal ideation. Which nursing intervention would take priority?
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about ways to improve their health. Which of the following modifiable risk factors should the nurse include? (Select All that Apply)
Edited TextA client with borderline personality disorder reported to the nurse in the clinic that they feel empty and anxious. The client wants to cut their arms. The nurse should first:
The nurse is caring for a client who has been placed on hospice care. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education?
The highest priority nursing action relative to the initial phase of alcohol withdrawal would be to:
When assessing a client diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, the nurse expects to identify which characteristic behavior?
The nurse in the Emergency Department (ED) assesses a 17-year-old patient with blue-tinged lips, slowed respirations, and pinpoint pupils. The patient has no response to painful stimuli. Which of the
The nurse assesses that medication teaching about tricyclic antidepressants was understood when the client states:
The nurse has recently set limits for a client with borderline personality disorder. The client yells at the nurse, “You used to care about me. I thought you were wonderful. Now I can see that I was m
A fifteen-year-old was referred to the adolescent mental health clinic after being arrested for prostitution. The client’s parents reported that they have run away several times and are abusive toward
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the client taking disulfiram. Which of the following items should the nurse teach the client to avoid?
Which of the following assessment findings would lead the nurse to suspect the client has a venous ulcer to the right lower extremity? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
One liter of normal saline is to infuse over 8 hours. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion pump?
ATI N200 Mental Health Proctored Exam 2