ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a sexual assault. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anger is a common response to trauma like sexual assault, stemming from feelings of violation, betrayal, or injustice. It can manifest as irritability, aggression, or withdrawal, making it an expected finding in PTSD.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing a community health education class about suicide prevention. Which of the following should the nurse identify as risk factors for suicide? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Schizophrenia increases suicide risk due to hopelessness and psychosis; alcohol and substance use disorders heighten impulsivity and despair; age over 65 correlates with higher rates due to isolation and health issues. Pregnancy and marriage are generally protective.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discussing comorbidities associated with eating disorders with a newly admitted client. Which of the following conditions should the nurse include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,F
Rationale: Depression, OCD, and anxiety are common comorbidities with eating disorders, with high prevalence rates due to overlapping psychological factors. Personality disorders, sleep disorders, and schizophrenia are less directly associated.
Question 4 of 5
A mental health nurse is teaching a female client who has an anxiety disorder about alprazolam. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alprazolam, a pregnancy category D drug, poses fetal risks like birth defects, necessitating reliable contraception to prevent unintended pregnancy and harm to the fetus.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the underlying reason clients with OCD perform ritualistic behaviors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ritualistic behaviors in OCD temporarily relieve anxiety caused by intrusive thoughts, forming a cycle of obsessions and compulsions, as supported by research on anxiety reduction.