ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is becoming increasingly agitated, anxious, and tense. The nurse notes a clenched jaw and a change in the pitch of the client’s voice. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Verbally de-escalating the client is the first intervention, using calm communication to help the client regain control, aligning with least-restrictive principles. A, B, and D are more invasive and should be used only if de-escalation fails.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Making a personal introduction at each interaction helps orient the client and reduce confusion, a key strategy in dementia care. B may overwhelm, C can frustrate, and D may disorient the client.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a substance use disorder clinic is explaining the alcohol recovery process to a client’s family. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the first step toward successful recovery from alcohol use disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging an inability to control drinking is the first step in many recovery models (e.g., AA’s 12-step program), as it establishes the foundation for seeking help. B, C, and D are subsequent steps.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a new prescription for haloperidol with a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Haloperidol can cause photosensitivity, increasing sun sensitivity, and this statement shows understanding. A, B, and C are not common side effects of haloperidol.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and whose admission was voluntary. For which of the following interventions should the nurse confirm that the client has given informed consent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informed consent is required for experimental medication due to potential risks and unknowns, ensuring the client understands implications. A, C, and D are standard, non-invasive treatments not requiring formal consent beyond general agreement to care.