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 contributing to the plan of care for a client who has acute delirium. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting decisions reduces cognitive load and stress in delirium. High stimulation (
A) worsens symptoms, family visits (
C) aid orientation, and darkness (
D) increases disorientation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Cold extremities (
A), lanugo (
B), tooth erosion (
C), and hypotension (
D) result from malnutrition and purging in anorexia. Diarrhea (E) is less common; constipation is typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Hypomagnesemia (
A), muscle wasting (
B), and hypokalemia (
D) stem from purging in bulimia. Lanugo (
C) is specific to anorexia’s extreme weight loss.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following client statements indicates that the client is experiencing a command hallucination?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Command hallucinations direct actions, like quitting eating (
A). B is a delusion, C is a visual hallucination, and D is paranoia, not commands.