ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a situational crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing for self-harm ensures safety, the priority in a crisis. A, B, and C follow safety confirmation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who has Alzheimer’s disease. The caregiver reports that the client awakens at night and wanders. Which of the following strategies should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high lock prevents wandering outside safely. A risks injury, C disrupts sleep, and D should follow non-pharmacological attempts.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing severity with the Hamilton Scale is the first step to guide care. A, C, and D are interventions following assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A client who delivered a healthy newborn 4 weeks ago calls her provider’s office and tells the nurse, 'This baby constantly cries. My partner works all the time, and I can’t take any more.' Which of the following responses is the nurse’s priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the baby’s safety is the priority given the mother’s distress. A, C, and D are secondary to ensuring immediate safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and reports only sleeping a few hours each night. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to promote sleep?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting caffeine, a stimulant, improves sleep. A disrupts sleep patterns, B affects nighttime sleep, and C causes discomfort.