ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health 2023 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: C
Rationale: Acknowledging inability to control drinking is the foundational step in recovery models like AA. Medication (
A), support (
B), and spirituality (
D) follow this realization.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a pediatric clinic. Which of the following clients is at highest risk for physical abuse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A toddler with cystic fibrosis faces higher risk due to caregiver stress from chronic illness. A, C, and D lack similar risk factors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote a therapeutic environment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Specific explanations provide structure and reduce confusion in mania. Dayroom time (
A) may overstimulate, free choice (
B) risks poor decisions, and exercise (
D) needs control.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder following the recent death of their partner. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inviting the client to share fosters therapeutic processing of grief. A dismisses uniqueness, C shifts focus, and D pushes prematurely.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer duloxetine 120 mg PO once daily to a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Available is duloxetine 30 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use trailing zeros.)
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Calculation: 120 mg ÷ 30 mg = 4 capsules. This ensures the correct dose.