ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with reminiscence therapy for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discussing childhood memories is central to reminiscence therapy, enhancing mood and identity. Calendars (
B) aid orientation, thought-stopping (
C) blocks reflection, and games (
D) boost cognition, not reminiscence.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who started taking haloperidol decanoate 125 mg IM 1 month ago. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse address?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spending hours in the sun increases photosensitivity risk with haloperidol. Gum (
A) aids dry mouth, BP checks (
C) monitor health, and avoiding alcohol (
D) is appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is to start therapy with fluoxetine. Which of the following is an expected outcome for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, improves mood in depression. It doesn’t primarily target hallucinations (
A), tremors (
B), or seizures (
C).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with reminiscence therapy for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discussing childhood memories is central to reminiscence therapy, enhancing mood and identity. Calendars (
B) aid orientation, thought-stopping (
C) blocks reflection, and games (
D) boost cognition, not reminiscence.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who experienced physical abuse as a child. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for the client to become a perpetrator of child abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low tolerance for frustration increases the risk of abusive behavior due to poor stress management. Absence of impulsivity (
B), submissiveness (
C), and community involvement (
D) are protective or neutral factors.