ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting a blood specimen from a client. The client is hallucinating and states
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's fear and providing reassurance without confirming the hallucination helps build trust and reduce anxiety. This empathetic response supports the client’s emotional state.
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: A
Rationale: Placing a lock at the top of doors helps prevent the client from wandering outside, ensuring safety. This is a practical, non-restrictive measure to manage nighttime wandering in Alzheimer’s.
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Nurses' Notes
Admission: Client restless during the night, attempting to get out of bed and placing bedcovers on the floor. Has been incontinent of urine twice. Client instructed on use of urinal and told to call for assistance by using the call light. Confuses the call light with the television remote control. Disoriented to time, place, person, and situation. Unable to recall home address. Was unable to assist with bath this morning; when handed the washcloth to clean their face, client asked, "Do you want me to put this in the dryer?"
Medical History
A 76-year-old client fell at home, resulting in fractured humerus and multiple abrasions to arms. Client is unable to recall what precipitated the fall, and physical examination reveals no injury to the client's head. Client has a history of hypertension controlled with atenolol. Client lives with partner and adult children visit client every few months.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 76-year-old female client who experienced a fall.Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to collect data about the client's progress.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alzheimer’s explains chronic confusion and task difficulty. Using symbols aids navigation, donepezil manages symptoms, and monitoring agnosia and familiar tasks tracks progression.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering lithium with meals is recommended to reduce gastrointestinal upset. Lithium can cause stomach irritation, and taking it with food helps minimize this side effect, improving adherence.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing behavior management techniques with the parent of a school-age child who has conduct disorder. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the redirection technique?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Re-engaging the child in an appropriate activity is a key part of the redirection technique. It helps divert the child's attention away from the undesired behavior and encourages positive behavior, showing the parent understands this approach.