ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Level 2 Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
During a psychosocial assessment, the nurse documents a patient's orientation as oriented X3. This means:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oriented to time, place and personal hygiene is incorrect; X3 doesn’t include hygiene. Alert and oriented to person, place and time is correct; 'oriented X3' means awareness of person, place, and time. Anxious, alert and oriented to place doesn’t fully define X3. Awake and oriented to place is incomplete for X3.
Question 2 of 5
The client tells the nurse 'My biggest problem right now is trying to deal with a divorce. I didn’t want a divorce and I still don’t. But it’s happening anyway!' Which of the following responses by the nurse will convey empathy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: You must be devastated presumes the client’s feelings, which may not be accurate. Sounds like it has been a difficult time acknowledges the client’s feelings and difficulty without assumptions, showing empathy. When one door closes, another door opens can be dismissive of the client’s feelings. I’m so sorry, no wonder you are upset combines sympathy and presumption, not fully conveying empathy.
Question 3 of 5
Which is a positive aspect of treating clients with mental illness in a community-based care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: You will have to have supervision when you go out in the community.' implies a lack of independence, counterproductive in community-based care. 'You will be able to live in your own home while you receive therapy regularly.' highlights a key advantage, fostering normalcy and independence. 'You will not be allowed out with friends while in the program.' suggests restriction, not conducive to well-being. 'You will have someone in your home at all times to ask questions if you have any concerns.' can be intrusive rather than empowering.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is working with a client who has quit several jobs and no longer sends financial support to his two children living with their mother. This behavior is in conflict with the nurse's values concerning responsible parenting. When discussing family roles with the client, the nurse shows positive regard through which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Can the children's mother get by for a while until you get better?' is dismissive of the client's responsibility and does not show positive regard. 'How is not working right now affecting you?' shows empathy and concern for the client's well-being without passing judgment, reflecting positive regard. 'You need to somehow support your children.' is directive and judgmental, not reflecting positive regard. 'How do you expect your kids to be provided for?' is confrontational and does not demonstrate positive regard.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 30 mg PO daily. The amount available is fluoxetine 10 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale:
To find out how many tablets are needed, divide the prescribed dose by the amount per tablet: 30 mg ÷ 10 mg/tablet = 3 tablets.