ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse at a primary care clinic is collecting data on a client for manifestations of depression. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as being consistent with depression?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insomnia and ruminative thoughts are core depression symptoms, impairing rest and mood. Alertness suggests mania, restlessness anxiety, and hypertension isn’t directly related.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of borderline personality disorder about the disorder. Which of the following information should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Awareness of self-harm risk is critical due to impulsivity and emotional instability in BPD. Medication, insurance, and therapy are secondary to immediate safety concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is reinforcing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about suicide prevention. Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing sharp objects reduces self-harm risk, a key suicide prevention measure. Closing blinds, independent research by family, or eating alone don’t address immediate safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager is instructing a newly licensed nurse in ways to improve their active listening skills. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse manager recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding distractions, such as looking at others, ensures the client feels valued and heard, strengthening therapeutic communication. Interrupting disrupts the client's thoughts, showing excessive emotion shifts focus from the client, and minimal eye contact may convey disinterest.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is to undergo transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mild headaches are common after TMS due to magnetic stimulation. Sessions last 30-40 minutes, require multiple treatments, and patients remain awake.