ATI Psych Mental Health Midterm Proctored Exam

A nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a patient starting lithium therapy for bipolar disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include to ensure safe and effective use of li

A psychiatric nurse is assigned to advocate for equitable access to mental health services for a diverse patient population in an underserved community. Several clients require specialized therapy, bu

A psychiatric nurse is caring for a client with severe depression who refuses medication due to fear of side effects. The client expresses hopelessness but is not suicidal. The nurse believes that med

A nurse is educating a patient who has been prescribed an MAOI for treatment-resistant depression. Which of the following side effects and precautions should the nurse emphasize during discharge teach

A nurse is conducting a home visit for a client suspected of experiencing intimate partner violence. The client appears withdrawn, has multiple bruises in various stages of healing, and hesitates when

A 29-year-old client with schizophrenia is brought to the emergency department by police after being found wandering into traffic while shouting about government surveillance. The client is disoriente

A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a patient who recently suffered an ischemic stroke affecting the occipital lobe. Which of the following findings would be most consistent with this a

A nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who has been receiving haloperidol for the past 10 days. The client becomes increasingly restless, frequently shifting in their chair, and states. "I

A patient 38-year-old patient came back from the army and is experiencing signs and symptoms of PTSD. What findings are expected in a patient with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? (Select All tha

A nurse is caring for a patient who recently began treatment with haloperidol. The patient suddenly develops a high fever, muscle rigidity, altered mental status, and sweating. Which of the following

A client who recently lost their spouse exhibits signs of withdrawal, expresses feelings of hopelessness, and reports difficulty sleeping and eating. Which stage of grief is the client most likely exp

A nurse is caring for a patient with schizophrenia who has been prescribed aripiprazole. Which statement best reflects the primary therapeutic action of this medication?

A client frequently expresses intense feelings of guilt and self-criticism after minor mistakes, striving for perfection and strict adherence to rules. According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, whic

A client in the emergency department following a motor vehicle crash is pacing, clenching their fists, and shouting. "I can't think! I don't know what to do!" The nurse observes that the client is una

A psychiatric nurse is involved in the care of a client who attempted self-harm after a missed suicide risk assessment. The client's family is considering a malpractice lawsuit. Which of the following

A nurse is educating a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of CBT?

A client is frustrated and angry with their supervisor at work but chooses to express this anger by yelling at their family members at home. According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, this behavior i

A nurse in a pediatric behavioral unit is assessing a 6-year-old child who has been exhibiting regressive behaviors such as thumb-sucking clinging to the parent and expressing jealousy toward a newbor

A nurse is assessing a client who lost their spouse 11 months ago. The client reports persistent sadness, withdrawal from social activities, and states, "I still talk to him every night and can't imag

A client with major depressive disorder says to the nurse. 1 don't think I can go on living like this anymore." Which of the following responses by the nurse demonstrate nontherapeutic communication t

A nurse is assessing a newly admitted client in the emergency department who is visibly agitated, pacing, clenching their fists, and shouting, "Everyone here is trying to hurt me!" The nurse needs to

In behavioral therapy, which of the following best describes the effect of random reinforcement on a client's behavior?

A 74-year-old client with advanced dementia is hospitalized for aggressive behavior and medication noncompliance. The psychiatric team determines the client lacks decision-making capacity. The client'

During a psychiatric assessment, a client displays behaviors consistent with fixation at the oral stage of Freud's psychosexual development. Which of the following behaviors would most likely indicate

A nurse is caring for a client with borderline personality disorder (BPD) who has a history of self-injury and frequent hospitalizations. On the second day of admission, the client says. "You're the o