ATI LPN
ATI LPM Mental Health Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is given the diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder and is prescribed a benzodiazepine. The client should be instructed on which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lab tests aren’t routine for benzodiazepines. Tyramine avoidance applies to MAOIs, not benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines can cause dependence, so that’s false. Combining benzodiazepines with alcohol increases CNS depression, posing risks like respiratory failure, making it critical to instruct the client on this danger.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and states that she is too tired to get out of bed or dress. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Threatening to withhold meals is coercive. Enforcing rules dismisses the client’s fatigue. Offering help supports the client’s engagement without pressure, addressing depression’s lethargy. Encouraging rest may reinforce withdrawal, worsening depression.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following client findings indicates delirium?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Changing preferences isn’t delirium-specific. Suspecting poison suggests delusion, not necessarily delirium. Confusion about recent events, like family visits, indicates delirium’s hallmark disorientation. Requesting blankets in a warm room may reflect sensory issues, not delirium directly.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of mild anxiety?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incoherent speech indicates severe anxiety. Irritability is a mild anxiety sign, with maintained function. Insomnia suggests chronic anxiety. Chest pain aligns with severe anxiety or panic.
Question 5 of 5
An older adult is given the diagnosis of depression and is started on medication. Which group of medications would be appropriate for the depressed older adult?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SSRIs are often the first-line treatment for depression in older adults due to their favorable side effect profile, including lower risk of sedation and falls compared to other options. Benzodiazepines are not typically used for depression as they treat anxiety and can increase the risk of falls and confusion in older adults. Hypnotics are used for sleep issues, not as antidepressants, and don’t address the core symptoms of depression. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are effective but often reserved for cases where other treatments fail due to their dietary restrictions and potential for serious side effects.