ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 4
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 4
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explaining response prevention, a key OCD therapy, establishes a treatment foundation after initial assessment, prior to medication or secondary interventions like relaxation.
Question 3 of 4
A nurse is caring for a client who becomes extremely agitated and asks if they can go to a separate room to be alone for an hour. The nurse should document which of the following de-escalation techniques in the client’s medical record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Timeout allows the client to self-regulate in a calm space, a de-escalation technique, unlike restraint or holds, which are more restrictive.
Question 4 of 4
A nurse is participating in a community program about eating disorders. Which of the following information about bulimia nervosa should the nurse include in the presentation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bulimia often presents with normal weight, masking the disorder, unlike average eating, diabetes risk, or vomiting exclusivity, which misrepresent the condition.
Question 5 of 4
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA). Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The PSDA allows verbal designation of a durable power of attorney, reflecting patient autonomy rights, unlike age limits, witness mandates, or mental health exclusions.