ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who was recently sexually assaulted. Which of the following statements by the adolescent’s guardian represents the presence of a positive support system?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging potential self-blame shows empathy and readiness to support, unlike blaming, future-only focus, or overcontrol, which lack supportiveness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering lithium with meals reduces gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and stabilizes absorption, minimizing peak serum levels. Potassium adjustment, calorie increase, and hypoglycemia monitoring are not standard lithium interventions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder. The client transforms their anxiety into physical manifestations. The nurse should recognize that the client is exhibiting which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatization converts anxiety into physical symptoms without medical cause, fitting the description, unlike reaction formation, sublimation, or intellectualization.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in restraints following an episode of violence. Which of the following information should the nurse document in the client’s medical record? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Documentation must include nutrition/toileting (
A), range of motion (
B), less restrictive attempts (
D), and staff names (E) for safety and accountability; hourly observation (
C) is insufficient—more frequent checks are standard.