NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2023 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
1) When admitting a client to an inpatient mental health
... [Show More] facility, a nurse notices that the
client seems withdrawn and appears fearful. To establish atrusting nurse-client
relationship, the nurse should first
a. Introduce the client to other clients in the day room (working phase)
b. Inform the client that her admission will be confidential (orientationphase)
c. Assist the client in facilitating behavioral change (working phase)
d. Determine coping strategies that the client has used in the past(working
phase)
2) A nurse is reviewing the potential adverse effects of lithium with a client who began
the medication 2 weeks ago. For which of the following shouldthe nurse instruct the
client to monitor and report to the provider?
a. Hearing loss
b. Dry persistent cough
c. Bruising
d. Coarse hand tremor (indication toxicity )
3) A nurse is caring for a child who has conduct disorder and is behaving in adestructive
manner, throwing objects, and kicking others. Which of the following therapeutic
nursing interventions is the highest priority?
a. Encourage expression of feelings (acknowledge them)
b. Promote attendance at an assertiveness training group (how to beassertive
rather than aggressive)
NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2023 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
c. Assist the client to perform relaxation breathing (assist the child tocalm down)
d. Use a therapeutic holding technique (the greatest risk to this child and others
is harm? Therefore, the nurse’s priority intervention is touse a therapeutic
holding technique to de-escalate the behavior andprevent injury)
4) A nurse in a mental health facility observes a client who is experiencing panic level of
anxiety. Which of the following actions should the nurse takefirst?
a. Teach the client a relaxation technique (after the attack has subsidedto prevent
further escalations of anxiety)
b. Establish an exercise routine for the client (after the attack hassubsided to
prevent further escalations anxiety)
c. Assist the client to identify anxiety trigger [Show Less]