ATI Mental Health ATI Exam 1
A charge nurse is discussing the mental status examinations with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the
following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all
that apply)
A. To assess cognitive ability, i should ask the client to count backward by sevens
B. To assess affect, i should observe the clients facial expression
C. To assess language ability, i should instruct client to write a sentence
D. To assess remote memory, i should have the client repeat a list of objects
E. To assess the clients abstract thinking, i should ask the client to identify our most recent presidents
โโA, B, C
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 โโD
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 perception of their mental health status
C. Include the client's family in the interview
D. Teach the client about their current mental health disorder โโB
A nurse is planning a peer group discussion about the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorders 5th edition (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.
