ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a substance use disorder. Which of the following statements by the nurse is an example of patient-centered care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reviewing client-set goals prioritizes their needs, embodying patient-centered care. Redirecting topics, changing schedules, or imposing goals disregards client autonomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of borderline personality disorder about the disorder. Which of the following information should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Awareness of self-harm risk is critical due to impulsivity and emotional instability in BPD. Medication, insurance, and therapy are secondary to immediate safety concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A community health nurse is creating a presentation about mood disorders for a local support group. The nurse should include which of the following as a risk factor for suicide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Job loss increases suicide risk due to financial stress and reduced self-esteem. Extracurricular activities and stability are protective, and cautious behavior doesn’t directly elevate risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and states,A government agency is attempting to capture me. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client’s statement reflects a persecutory delusion, a false belief common in depression with psychotic features. Inappropriate guilt and mania do not involve such beliefs, and confusion implies cognitive disorganization, not fixed false beliefs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking fluphenazine and is experiencing tardive dyskinesia. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Valbenazine is approved for tardive dyskinesia, regulating dopamine to reduce movements. Fluoxetine treats depression, diphenhydramine helps acute dystonia, and naloxone reverses opioids.