ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a substance use disorder clinic is explaining the alcohol recovery process to a client’s family. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the first step toward successful recovery from alcohol use disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging loss of control over drinking is the foundational step in recovery, motivating treatment engagement, unlike later steps like medication or support networks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a new prescription for haloperidol with a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Haloperidol can cause photosensitivity, increasing sun sensitivity, a known side effect the client correctly identifies. Tinnitus, incontinence, and metallic taste are not typical side effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who was admitted with heart failure. The nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider as an indication of delirium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluctuating orientation, where alertness and confusion vary rapidly, is a hallmark of delirium, unlike the steady decline in dementia or consistent mood in depression. Obsessive behaviors may occur but aren’t specific to delirium.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a substance use disorder clinic is explaining the alcohol recovery process to a client’s family. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the first step toward successful recovery from alcohol use disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging loss of control over drinking is the foundational step in recovery, motivating treatment engagement, unlike later steps like medication or support networks.
Question 5 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: D
Rationale: Administering lithium with meals reduces gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and stabilizes absorption, minimizing peak serum levels. Potassium adjustment, calorie increase, and hypoglycemia monitoring are not standard lithium interventions.