ATI Mental Health Questions Final/54
Questions and Answers
A charge nurse is discussing mental status examination with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statements made by the newly
licensed nurse indicates and understanding of the teaching? (Select all that
apply).
A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backwards by
seven."
B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression."
C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a
sentence."
D. "To assess remote memory, I should have the client repeat a list of
objects."
E. "To assess the client's abstract thinking, I should ask the client to identify
our most recent presidents." - -A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask
the client to count backwards by seven."
B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression."
C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a
sentence."
-A nurse is planning care for a client who has a mental health disorder.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include as a psychobiological
intervention?
A. Assist the client with systematic desensitization therapy.
B. Teach the client appropriate coping mechanisms.
C. Assess the client for comorbid health conditions.
D. Monitor the client for adverse effects of medications. - -D. Monitor the
client for adverse effects of medications.
-A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is preparing to conduct an
initial client interview. When conducting the interview, which of the following
actions should the nurse identify as the priority?
A. Coordinate holistic care with social services.
B. Identify the client's perceptions of her mental health status.
C. Include the client;s family in the interview.
D. Teach the client about her current mental health disorder. - -B. Identify
the client's perceptions of her mental health status.
-A nurse is told during change-of-shift report that a client is stuporous. When
assessing the client, which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
- -The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub.
, -A nurse is planning a peer group discussion about the DSM-5. Which of the
following information is appropriate to include in the discussion? (Select all
that apply).
A. The DSM-5 includes client education handouts for mental health disorders.
B. The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual mental health
disorders.
C. The DSM-5 indicates recommended pharmacological treatment.
D. The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for clients.
E. The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of mental health
disorders. - -B. The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual
mental health disorders.
C. The DSM-5 indicates recommended pharmacological treatment.
D. The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for clients.
E. The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of mental health
disorders.
-A nurse observes a client who has OCD repeatedly applying, removing, and
then reapplying makeup. The nurse identifies that repetitive behavior in a
client who has OCD is due to which of the underlying reasons?
A. Narcissistic behavior.
B. Fear of rejjection from staff
C. Attempt to reduce anxiety.
D. Adverse effect of antidepressant medication - -C. Attempt to reduce
anxiety.
-A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take? - -Stay with the client and
remain quiet.
-A nurse is assessing a client who has GAD. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).
A. Excessive worry for 6 months.
B. Impulsive decision making.
C. Delayed reflexes
D. Restlessness
E. Need for reassurance - -A. Excessive worry for 6 months.
D. Restlessness
E. Need for reassurance
-A nurse is planning care for a client who has body dysmorphic disorder.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
A. Assessing the client's risk for self harm.
B. Instilling hope for positive outcomes.
C. Encouraging the client to participate in group therapy sessions.
D. Encouraging the client to participate in treatment decisions. - -A.
Assessing the client's risk for self harm.
Questions and Answers
A charge nurse is discussing mental status examination with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statements made by the newly
licensed nurse indicates and understanding of the teaching? (Select all that
apply).
A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backwards by
seven."
B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression."
C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a
sentence."
D. "To assess remote memory, I should have the client repeat a list of
objects."
E. "To assess the client's abstract thinking, I should ask the client to identify
our most recent presidents." - -A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask
the client to count backwards by seven."
B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression."
C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a
sentence."
-A nurse is planning care for a client who has a mental health disorder.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include as a psychobiological
intervention?
A. Assist the client with systematic desensitization therapy.
B. Teach the client appropriate coping mechanisms.
C. Assess the client for comorbid health conditions.
D. Monitor the client for adverse effects of medications. - -D. Monitor the
client for adverse effects of medications.
-A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is preparing to conduct an
initial client interview. When conducting the interview, which of the following
actions should the nurse identify as the priority?
A. Coordinate holistic care with social services.
B. Identify the client's perceptions of her mental health status.
C. Include the client;s family in the interview.
D. Teach the client about her current mental health disorder. - -B. Identify
the client's perceptions of her mental health status.
-A nurse is told during change-of-shift report that a client is stuporous. When
assessing the client, which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
- -The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub.
, -A nurse is planning a peer group discussion about the DSM-5. Which of the
following information is appropriate to include in the discussion? (Select all
that apply).
A. The DSM-5 includes client education handouts for mental health disorders.
B. The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual mental health
disorders.
C. The DSM-5 indicates recommended pharmacological treatment.
D. The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for clients.
E. The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of mental health
disorders. - -B. The DSM-5 establishes diagnostic criteria for individual
mental health disorders.
C. The DSM-5 indicates recommended pharmacological treatment.
D. The DSM-5 assists nurses in planning care for clients.
E. The DSM-5 indicates expected assessment findings of mental health
disorders.
-A nurse observes a client who has OCD repeatedly applying, removing, and
then reapplying makeup. The nurse identifies that repetitive behavior in a
client who has OCD is due to which of the underlying reasons?
A. Narcissistic behavior.
B. Fear of rejjection from staff
C. Attempt to reduce anxiety.
D. Adverse effect of antidepressant medication - -C. Attempt to reduce
anxiety.
-A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take? - -Stay with the client and
remain quiet.
-A nurse is assessing a client who has GAD. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).
A. Excessive worry for 6 months.
B. Impulsive decision making.
C. Delayed reflexes
D. Restlessness
E. Need for reassurance - -A. Excessive worry for 6 months.
D. Restlessness
E. Need for reassurance
-A nurse is planning care for a client who has body dysmorphic disorder.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
A. Assessing the client's risk for self harm.
B. Instilling hope for positive outcomes.
C. Encouraging the client to participate in group therapy sessions.
D. Encouraging the client to participate in treatment decisions. - -A.
Assessing the client's risk for self harm.
