ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is reinforcing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about how to perform an Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) test on a client. The charge nurse should identify that the AIMS test is used for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The AIMS test assesses tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder from antipsychotics. It doesn’t evaluate lithium toxicity, alcohol, or opiate withdrawal, which have different assessment tools.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse manager is reviewing a recent client report related to a staff nurse. Which of the following behaviors by a nurse at work might be red flags for a substance use disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Behaviors like avoiding witnesses when wasting narcotics and needing isolation in the medication room suggest drug diversion, a hallmark of substance use disorder. Cheerfulness, irritability, or emotional oversharing are less specific.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing education to a group of clients about the process of neurotransmission. Which of the following statements about neurotransmission should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurotransmitters facilitate communication in the central and peripheral nervous systems, existing throughout the body. They don’t store energy, aren’t activated by transferase, or inhibit glucose production.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing the three clusters of personality disorders. Which of the following personality disorders is part of cluster C?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cluster C includes anxious disorders like dependent personality disorder, characterized by reliance on others. Borderline and antisocial are Cluster B, and paranoid is Cluster A.