ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a pediatric clinic. Which of the following clients is at highest risk for physical abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Toddlers with chronic conditions like cystic fibrosis are at higher risk due to dependency, limited communication, and caregiver stress, compared to older, more independent children.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote a therapeutic environment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Specific explanations aid comprehension in mania, where concentration is impaired, creating a therapeutic environment unlike unstructured choices or overstimulation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is scheduled to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following is the nurse’s role during the informed consent process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse’s role is to witness the signature, ensuring voluntary consent after the provider explains risks, benefits, and alternatives, not to assess competence or discuss specifics.
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.