ATI NURS 541 Mental Health Proctored Exam

In which phase of group therapy should the nurse plan to first address termination?

Transference is best described as which of the following?

In a team meeting, a nurse says, "I’m concerned about whether we are behaving ethically by using restraints to prevent one patient from self-mutilation, while the care plan for another self-mutilating

Which comments by a nurse demonstrate the use of therapeutic communication techniques? (Select all that apply)

A patient begins therapy with clozapine medication. What teaching should the nurse provide related to the drug’s strong dopaminergic effect?

Which scenario best depicts a behavioral crisis?

A patient asks, "What are neurotransmitters? My doctor said mine are imbalanced." Select the nurse’s best response.

A nurse is preparing morning medications for all patients, and one patient says, "I am not taking any of those pills!" The nurse gets frustrated and forcefully holds the patient to administer the medi

When considering the suggestions of Hildegard Peplau, which activity should the nurse regularly engage in that supports the theory of interpersonal relations?

A nurse knows operant conditioning is part of the treatment plan to encourage speech in a child who is nearly mute. Which technique should the nurse apply?

A fearful patient has an increased heart rate and blood pressure. The nurse suspects increased activity of which neurotransmitter?

Which tasks are safe and appropriate to be performed by a basic-level nurse for a patient suffering from mental illness?

An adolescent hospitalized after a physical outburst tells the nurse, "I’m going to kill my father, but you can’t tell anyone." Select the nurse’s best response.

When using cognitive behavioral theory with an anxious, withdrawn patient, interventions should focus on which of the following?

A nurse is caring for patients receiving clozapine, lithium, fluoxetine, and venlafaxine. Which patient should the nurse be most alert for problems associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalance?

Which individual is demonstrating the highest level of resilience?

A patient was hospitalized for 24 hours after a reaction to a psychotropic medication. While planning discharge, the nurse learned the patient received a notice of eviction immediately prior to admiss

The nurse administers a medication that potentiates the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Which effect would be expected?

What must the nurse obtain from the patient in order for medical information to be released to another health care facility or third party regarding a patient diagnosed with a mental illness?

Hildegard Peplau came up with the phases of the nurse-patient relationship. What does the nurse address during the orientation phase with a patient diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder?

A nurse is conducting a mental health assessment for a patient reporting persistent feelings of hopelessness. Which intervention best aligns with evidence-based practice for addressing this symptom?

A nurse is working with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which intervention best supports the patient in managing these symptoms?

A nurse is caring for a patient with bipolar disorder who is in a manic phase and refuses to attend a scheduled group therapy session. Which response by the nurse best promotes therapeutic engagement?