ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote a therapeutic environment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Specific explanations aid comprehension in mania, where concentration is impaired, creating a therapeutic environment unlike unstructured choices or overstimulation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explaining response prevention, a key OCD therapy, establishes a treatment foundation after initial assessment, prior to medication or secondary interventions like relaxation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is assisting with developing an in-service for staff members about legal issues. Which of the following examples should the nurse include as an example of libel?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Libel involves written false statements damaging reputation, like falsifying substance use history, unlike consent issues, negligence, or threats, which are different legal concerns.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a health history from a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following clinical findings is associated with this disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exploiting others is a core ASPD trait, reflecting manipulation for gain, unlike anxiety, withdrawal, or blunted affect, which are not characteristic.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a group of older adult clients about behavioral expectations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help eliminate barriers to learning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using general statements avoids defensiveness, creating a collaborative learning environment, thus reducing barriers compared to fatigue-inducing timing or overwhelming schedules.