ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in teaching a client who has been newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Resource needs grow with schizophrenia progression. Diagnosis occurs earlier, co-occurring disorders are common, and life expectancy is reduced.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. In which of the following phases of the nurse-client relationship should the nurse suggest a guided therapy session?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The exploitation phase is ideal for therapy, as clients engage resources. Identification and orientation focus on trust, resolution on termination.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states "When I get in the car to drive to work in the morning my hands go numb. It is to the point where I can't grip the steering wheel." Which of the following conditions is the client likely experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Functional neurological symptom disorder causes involuntary neurological symptoms like numbness from stress. Amnesia affects memory, depersonalization involves detachment, and factitious involves intentional symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who frequently breaks their arms and other bones on purpose. The nurse understands that the client likely has which diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Factitious disorder involves intentional self-injury to gain medical attention. Illness anxiety focuses on disease fear, functional neurological involves involuntary symptoms, and amnesia affects memory.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in teaching a client who has been newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Resource needs grow with schizophrenia progression. Diagnosis occurs earlier, co-occurring disorders are common, and life expectancy is reduced.