ATI NUR 120 Psychiatric/Mental Health Proctored Exam

A nurse is interviewing a client who states, "I am at a total loss and don't know what to do anymore. I feel hopeless." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A newly licensed nurse is discussing the concept for eustress with another nurse. Which of the following examples provided by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 40 mg PO daily. The amount available is fluoxetine 20 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use

A nurse is talking with the parent of a child who has a history of trauma and was just diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. The parent states, "I don't think this is right, my daughter is ju

A nurse is caring for a client with a history of trauma who has a diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder. During a group therapy session, the client becomes unresponsive, stares blankly, and appe

A group of nurses is discussing the purpose of mental health documentation. Which of the following descriptions of nursing documentation for a mental health client is accurate?

A nurse is teaching a client who is prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO) about how to follow a tyramine-restricted diet. Which of the following meals should the nurse approve?

A soldier returns to the United States after active duty in a combat zone and is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). When planning care, which of the following should the nurse identi

A nurse teaching a patient about a tyramine restricted diet would approve which meal?

A veteran who served in a combat zone is admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit for severe anxiety and disrupted sleep. The nurse conducts a mental health assessment. Which client statement most s

A nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who expresses intent to harm a former partner. Which of the following actions by the nurse best demonstrates application of the "duty to warn exceptio

A nurse is reviewing the history of a client recently diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The client has no prior psychiatric history. The client reports the following during assessment: Recentl

A nurse in an inpatient psychiatric unit is caring for a 28-year-old client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. The client recently started group therapy and states, "I don't belong here. Eve

A nurse is discussing the psychological and behavioral manifestations of stress with a group of clients. The nurse should include which of the following manifestations?

A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who suddenly jumps out of her chair and begins shouting angrily at the other clients. The client appears tense and is pacing rapidly.

A nurse is conducting an admission interview with a client who is withdrawn and offers only short responses. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates effective use of therapeutic commu

A nurse in a mental health facility is planning holistic care for their clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client 3 days after admission for treatment of depression. The client leaves her current activity, approaches the nurse and states, "There's no reason to go on living. I just w

A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client. Exhibits The nurse is planning care for the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is reviewing five different interventions provided to clients with mental illness. Which of the following actions best demonstrates respect for client autonomy?

A nurse is discussing the process of evidence-based practice (EBP) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the pro

Client: A.S., 34-year-old male Setting: Outpatient Veterans Affairs Mental Health Clinic Presenting Complaint: "I can't sleep and I keep reliving what happened." History: A.S. is a recently discharged

Client: A.S., 34-year-old male Setting: Outpatient Veterans Affairs Mental Health Clinic Presenting Complaint: "I can't sleep and I keep reliving what happened." History: A.S. is a recently discharged

Client: A.S., 34-year-old male Setting Outpatient Veterans Affairs Mental Health Clinic Presenting Complaint: "I can't sleep and I keep reliving what happened." History: A.S. is a recently discharged

A nurse is caring for a client who has a dissociative disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first