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ATI LPM Mental Health Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an acute care facility is assisting with the admission of an older adult client who has late stage Alzheimer's disease. The nurse notes that the client's partner appears exhausted. He states that he is finding it more and more difficult to care for his partner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Counseling helps later, not first. Family meetings follow understanding needs. Asking about difficulties assesses the situation, guiding support. Recommending placement is premature without discussion.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following mental health disorders commonly occurs in older adults?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Personality disorders are lifelong, not age-specific. Depression is prevalent in older adults due to health and social changes. Somatoform disorders aren’t age-specific. Schizophrenia onset is earlier, not typical in later life.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an assisted-living facility is caring for a client who is in early stages of dementia. The client has been oriented to name and place and is usually cooperative. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate if the client refuses to take morning medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Competence evaluation follows understanding refusal. Asking reasons respects autonomy and informs care. Crushing pills without consent is unethical and risky. Coercion dismisses client rights; understanding is better.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using an overhead loudspeaker can be disorienting or frightening for clients with dementia due to their sensitivity to loud noises and potential for confusion. A written schedule may not be helpful if the client has difficulty reading or understanding due to cognitive decline, which is common in dementia. While allowing choices is generally good, it can be overwhelming for someone with dementia depending on their cognitive ability, potentially leading to frustration or anxiety. A consistent daily routine helps provide structure and predictability, which can reduce confusion and anxiety in clients with dementia by creating a stable environment they can rely on.
Question 5 of 5
A client with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is prescribed buspirone (BuSpar). Which information regarding side effects should be given to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac arrest is not a common side effect of buspirone; it’s a rare and extreme outcome not typically associated with this medication. Buspirone can cause gastrointestinal side effects like constipation, so advising the client to drink adequate fluids helps mitigate this risk and supports overall health. There is no evidence that buspirone significantly affects vision as a common side effect, but this isn’t the most critical information to share. Buspirone is less sedating compared to other anxiolytics like benzodiazepines, so warning about increased sedation would be inaccurate.