ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder following the recent death of their partner. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inviting the client to share fosters therapeutic processing of grief. A dismisses uniqueness, C shifts focus, and D pushes prematurely.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer duloxetine 120 mg PO once daily to a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Available is duloxetine 30 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use trailing zeros.)
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Calculation: 120 mg ÷ 30 mg = 4 capsules. This ensures the correct dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports drinking alcoholic beverages daily but has not consumed alcohol in the last 24 hours. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of alcohol withdrawal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Double vision is a neurological symptom of alcohol withdrawal. Bradycardia (
A) contrasts with tachycardia, and drowsiness (
C) contrasts with agitation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client who reports a recent suicide attempt. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This open-ended response encourages sharing and support. A assumes, B blames, and C minimizes the client’s experience.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is assisting with developing an in-service for staff members about legal issues. Which of the following examples should the nurse include as an example of libel?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Libel is written defamation; false documentation fits this. A is negligence, B is battery, and C is assault.