ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mental health nurse is teaching a female client who has an anxiety disorder about alprazolam. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alprazolam, a pregnancy category D drug, poses fetal risks like birth defects, necessitating reliable contraception to prevent unintended pregnancy and harm to the fetus.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the underlying reason clients with OCD perform ritualistic behaviors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ritualistic behaviors in OCD temporarily relieve anxiety caused by intrusive thoughts, forming a cycle of obsessions and compulsions, as supported by research on anxiety reduction.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is about to undergo a left lobectomy to treat lung cancer. The client expresses fear and regret about her past smoking habit. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's fear and inviting discussion validates their emotions, promotes coping, and strengthens the nurse-client relationship, addressing their immediate needs.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a crisis intervention for acute anxiety. Which of the following actions should be the nurse's highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protecting the client from injury is the highest priority due to the risk of impaired judgment and physiological responses in acute anxiety, establishing safety as the foundation for further care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a crisis intervention for acute anxiety. Which of the following actions should be the nurse's highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protecting the client from injury addresses the imminent risk of harm due to impaired decision-making and physiological agitation in acute anxiety, prioritizing safety above other interventions.