SOLVED-ELABORATED-ATI Mental Health Practice Exam A&B for 2019. Ace your Exams in the first Round!!

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SOLVED-ELABORATED-ATI Mental Health Exam 2020 Latest. Ace your Exams in the first roundSOLVED-ELABORATED-ATI Mental Health Practice Exam A&B for 2019ATI Mental Health Online Practice 2019 A &B... 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder. Which of the following statements by the client indicates successful use of guided imagery? >> The nurse should teach the client to secure a sponsor because the client-sponsor relationship has been shown to increase program attendance and the chances of recovery. 2. A nurse is facilitating a community meeting for acute care clients. One client is constantly talking and using the majority of the group's time. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement? >> "I imagine myself lying on a quiet beach when I start to feel anxious." - Envisioning oneself in a peaceful, calm environment enhances relaxation and is an example of using guided imagery. 3. A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about nursing care plans for clients who have depressive disorders. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? >> "I will update the plan of care as a client's manifestations of depression change." - The nurse should update the plan of care as a client's status and needs change. 4. A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth to a stillborn baby. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? >> "I'll stay with you just in case you want to talk." - This response indicates the nurse's interest in the client and a desire to understand the client's feelings. 5. A nurse is planning care for a client who has depression and has made frequent suicide attempts. Which of the following statements indicates the client has a decreased risk for suicide? >> "It is easier to talk about my feelings now." - When clients express their feelings, this indicates a positive treatment outcome. 6. . A client who has bipolar disorder is to be discharged home with a prescription for lithium. Which of the following statements indicates that client teaching regarding the medication has been effective? >> “ I should eat a regular diet with normal amounts of salt and fluids” - This statement indicates that the client understands the teaching because normal levels of sodium and fluid need to be maintained to ensure adequate excretion Prof.Exams of lithium. If sodium levels are low, the body compensates by decreasing lithium excretion, which can lead to toxicity. 7. A nurse is caring for a client who has attempted suicide and has alcohol use disorder. Which of the following statements indicates that the client is using a positive coping mechanism? >> “ I will attend daily group therapy sessions to practice relaxation techniques” -Relaxation techniques decrease the risk for self-harm by decreasing stress, anxiety, and depression. 8. A nurse observes a client on a mental health unit pushing on the locked unit door. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? >> “ It appears as though you would like to open the door.” - This statement is an example of the therapeutic technique of making observations. This technique encourages the client to notice the behavior so that she can describe thoughts and feelings related to that behavior. 9. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a female adolescent who has a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa and had a fainting episode during a ballet performance. Which of the following statements by the mother acknowledges her daughter's diagnosis? >> “She won’t let me take the trash from her room. I’m concerned about what she has in there.” - The client might be binge eating and attempting to hide her food containers, which is a common behavior among clients who have bulimia nervosa. The mother's statement indicates awareness of her daughter's behavior. 10. A nurse is teaching a family member and a client who has a new diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and is to start taking donepezil. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? >> “Take this medication in the evening at bedtime”-The client should take this medication in the evening at bedtime for optimal effectiveness. 11. A nurse is interviewing a client at a temporary shelter after surviving the destruction of her home by a tornado. When assessing the client, the nurse should ask which of the following questions to determine the client's ability to cope with this situation? >> “To whom do you talk when you feel overwhelmed?”- By asking this question, the nurse is assessing the client's support systems, which is an important factor in the client's ability to cope with the situation. 12. A nurse is counseling an adolescent who has anorexia nervosa and reports excessive laxative use and a fear of gaining weight. The client states, "I'm so fat I can't even standA nurse is caring for a client who has alcoholic cardiomyopathy. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect? Prof.Exams Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) An increase in CPK, a muscle enzyme released when muscle tissue is damaged, occurs with cardiomyopathy. Increased low-density lipoproteins (LDL) LDL does not increase when a client is experiencing alcoholic cardiomyopathy. Decreased fasting blood glucose (FBG) FBG does not decrease when a client is experiencing alcoholic cardiomyopathy. Decreased aspartate aminotransferase (AST) AST does not decrease when a client is experiencing alcoholic cardiomyopathy. Question: 58 of 60 A nurse is assisting a client who has a terminal illness adjust to progressive loss of independence. Which of the following statements by the client indicates acceptance of her illness? "I am going to order a wheelchair for when I'm unable to walk." The client is recognizing the reality of continued loss of independence and is anticipating the need for assistive devices, which indicates the behavioral response of acceptance. "I am going to stop paying my bills since I won't be around much longer." The client is verbalizing hopelessness and demonstrating the grieving stage of depression. This does not indicate acceptance. "I wish you would go take care of somebody who actually needs you." The client is expressing anger, which is a behavioral response to grief. This does not indicate acceptance. "I am sure I'm going to be able to continue to care for myself without help." The client is expressing denial, which is a behavioral response to grief. This does not indicate acceptance. Question: A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and has wandered into the day room looking for her deceased partner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Move the client to a room near the nurses' station. When caring for a client who has dementia, avoid unfamiliar settings whenever possible. Limit visitors until the client is oriented to her environment. Family members should be encouraged to interact with the client regardless of the client's state of dementia. Tell the client that her partner is deceased. Confrontation should not be used for a client who is disoriented. Talk with the client about activities she enjoyed with her partner. Prof.Exams Talking about positive experiences can help distract the client from her disorientation. Question: A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder and a prescription for lithium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? "Take this medication with food." Lithium can cause gastrointestinal distress. Therefore, this medication should be taken with food. "Reduce sodium intake to 1,000 milligrams each day." The client should maintain an adequate and consistent sodium intake to decrease the risk for lithium toxicity. The recommended sodium intake for adults is 1,500 mg/day. "Limit fluid intake to 1,200 milliliters each day." The client should consume 2,000 to 3,000 mL/day of fluids during initial treatment with lithium. "Be aware that this medication can be addictive." 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