ATI NUR 114 Mental Health Proctored Exam

A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client asks, "I am not sure why I need to have a relapse plan." Which of the following responses should the nu

A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) 30 mg/kg/hr to a client who weighs 22 lb 8 oz. To administer the proper dose, what weight should the nurse use? (Round the answer to the

A nurse is planning a teaching for a group of clients about defense mechanisms. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select All that Apply.)

A nurse is preparing a client for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the procedure?

A nurse asks a client if they prefer to attend the morning or afternoon group therapy session. The nurse should identify that this as an example of which of the following ethical principles?

A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following defense mechanisms is commonly used by clients who have this disorder and has the potential to create div

A nurse is preparing a presentation about the relationship of genetics, stress, and developing mental illness. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the presentation?

A nurse is educating the parents of a 3-year-old child who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which of the following patterns of behavior should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that ap

A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 20 mg PO in 0.5 oz of apple juice. How many mL of apple juice will the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero

A nurse on an inpatient unit is caring for a group of clients who have depression. When planning care, which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

A nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting a depressed mood one week before the start of their menstrual cycle. The nurse should identify that the client is exhibiting manifestations consistent

A nurse is caring for a client who has a serious mental illness and has developed tardive dyskinesia from anti-psychotic medication use. Which of the following adverse effects from anti-psychotic medi

A nurse is caring for a client who screams, "I can read your minds!" The nurse should identify this finding as a manifestation of which of the following personality disorders?

A community health nurse is creating a presentation about mood disorders for a local support group. The nurse should include which of the following as a risk factor for suicide?

A nurse is working to build rapport and trust with new clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is preparing to administer meperidine 125 mg IM stat. Available is meperidine injection 75 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading

A nurse manager is instructing a newly licensed nurse in ways to improve their active listening skills. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse manager recommend?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing mild depression and asks about herbal treatments. The nurse should identify that which of the following herbal treatments is used for depression?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed clozapine. Which of the following topics should the nurse prepare to discuss with the client?

A nurse is describing cognitive therapy to a new nurse. Which of the following is the correct explanation as to how cognitive therapy works?

A nurse is preparing to administer gentamycin 2 mg/kg PO every 8 hours to a client who weighs 160 lbs. What is the dose the nurse should expect to administer? Round the answer to the nearest whole num

A nurse is discussing the three clusters of personality disorders. Which of the following personality disorders is part of cluster C?

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has an anxiety disorder. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates a protective factor in the form of a positive childhood experience?

A school nurse is providing care to an adolescent who reports they are having difficulty focusing and sitting still in class. Which of the following screening considerations should the nurse identify

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I am overwhelmed by stress, and nobody is helping me." Which of the following represents a therapeutic response by the nurse?