ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Level 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following the recent, sudden death of his partner. The client says, 'I feel paralyzed and can’t seem to cope with work or family responsibilities anymore.' Which of the following types of crisis is the client demonstrating?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maturational crises occur during developmental transitions, not applicable here. Adventitious crises are caused by unexpected external events like sudden death, fitting this scenario. Developmental is similar to maturational and doesn’t apply. Situational crises arise from specific events, but sudden death is more accurately adventitious.
Question 2 of 5
During a psychosocial assessment, the nurse documents a patient's orientation as oriented X3. This means:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oriented to time, place and personal hygiene is incorrect; X3 doesn’t include hygiene. Alert and oriented to person, place and time is correct; 'oriented X3' means awareness of person, place, and time. Anxious, alert and oriented to place doesn’t fully define X3. Awake and oriented to place is incomplete for X3.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment, the nurse will consider which of the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Client’s insurance status is important for planning but not a primary focus of a psychosocial assessment. Client history is part of the assessment but doesn’t cover the psychosocial aspect comprehensively. Client’s culture and spiritual beliefs are critical but not the sole focus. Client’s mood and affect are important components of the current psychological state, providing insight into emotional distress or disorders.
Question 4 of 5
In the movie, Marcus, a 17-year-old teenager at the group home demonstrates that he is experiencing a maturational crisis. Which of the following best describes a maturational crisis in mental health for a teen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A condition caused by genetic factors that affects mental health stability describes a genetic predisposition to mental health issues, not a maturational crisis. A severe mental illness that requires long-term psychiatric treatment is not necessarily temporary or related to a maturational crisis. A temporary state of emotional turmoil and confusion that arises during a predictable event and/or significant life transitions accurately describes a maturational crisis, which occurs during predictable life transitions such as adolescence. A chronic condition characterized by persistent mental health issues throughout the lifespan is not temporary and does not align with a maturational crisis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse as she assists in providing family therapy for a client regarding relationship concerns with his spouse. Which of the following statements to the client by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tell me about the concerns that you have regarding your relationship.' is appropriate as it encourages sharing. 'I think you should try to see your wife’s point of view as well as your own.' provides advice and can appear to take sides, requiring intervention. 'We should invite your partner to be a part of our discussion.' is appropriate for family therapy. 'Relationship difficulties are stressful and require effort to resolve.' validates the client’s experience and is appropriate.