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 in a mental health clinic is collecting data from a client to determine the client's risk for suicide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for suicide? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Alcohol use disorder (
B) impairs judgment, sibling history (
C) increases perceived acceptability, gun access (
D) heightens lethality risk, and terminal illness (E) fosters despair—all suicide risk factors. Marriage (
A) is protective.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving acute care for the treatment of a substance use disorder. With which of the following actions is the nurse demonstrating the ethical principle of veracity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Veracity involves truthful communication; reinforcing medication adverse effects ensures the client is fully informed, aligning with this principle.
Question 4 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: D
Rationale: Limiting decisions reduces stress in delirium clients with impaired cognition, unlike high stimulation or isolation, which can worsen symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and reports only sleeping a few hours each night. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to promote sleep?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting caffeine, a stimulant, to two daily servings promotes sleep by reducing interference with rest, unlike alcohol, naps, or late meals, which disrupt sleep patterns.