ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II 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: D
Rationale: Schizophrenia often requires increasing resources as it progresses due to functional impairments. Diagnosis typically occurs in young adulthood, life expectancy is reduced, and comorbidities are common.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care for a client who is exhibiting a depressed mood one week before the start of their menstrual cycle. When collecting data the nurse should identify that the client is exhibiting manifestations consistent with which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder causes mood issues before menstruation, resolving post-cycle. Cyclothymic and bipolar disorders are chronic, and postpartum follows childbirth.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has paranoid personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suspiciousness defines paranoid personality disorder, causing distrustful behavior. Reassurance needs, grandiosity, and lack of remorse align with other disorders.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is hyperactive pacing down the hallway and exhibiting poor concentration during group therapy. When collecting data the nurse should identify that which of the following is characteristic of the client's manifestations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperactivity, pacing, and poor concentration are hallmarks of mania, reflecting elevated mood and energy. Depression involves low energy, delusions are false beliefs, and hallucinations are sensory distortions.
Question 5 of 5
A community health nurse is creating a presentation about mood disorders for a local support group. The nurse should include which of the following as a risk factor for suicide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Job loss increases suicide risk due to financial stress and reduced self-esteem. Extracurricular activities and stability are protective, and cautious behavior doesn’t directly elevate risk.