ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has persistent depressive disorder. When reinforcing education to the client about their illness, which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Persistent depressive disorder is accurately described as a mild, chronic form of depression lasting at least two years, distinguishing it from psychotic disorders, substance-induced depression, or bipolar disorder.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has borderline personality disorder. The client reports being a single parent caring for two toddlers. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering information about a support group provides the client with resources to manage stress and improve parenting skills, which is appropriate without evidence of abuse or neglect. Notifying child protective services requires evidence of harm, suggesting relatives take the children is premature, and exposing toddlers to a psychiatric unit may be distressing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of borderline personality disorder about the disorder. Which of the following information should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Awareness of self-harm risk is critical due to impulsivity and emotional instability in BPD. Medication, insurance, and therapy are secondary to immediate safety concerns.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse at a primary care clinic is collecting data on a client for manifestations of depression. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as being consistent with depression?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insomnia and ruminative thoughts are core depression symptoms, impairing rest and mood. Alertness suggests mania, restlessness anxiety, and hypertension isn’t directly related.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is to undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for depression. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ECT requires multiple sessions over weeks for effectiveness. Electrodes are on the scalp, fasting is needed, and patients are anesthetized, not awake.