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 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for alcohol detoxification. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer during this phase of the client's care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diazepam belongs to the benzodiazepine class of medications and is commonly used during alcohol detoxification. Benzodiazepines help manage symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, including anxiety, tremors, agitation, and seizures. They work by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GAB
A), an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. Buprenorphine is used for opioid dependence, Varenicline for smoking cessation, and Rimonabant, withdrawn from the market, was for weight loss, none of which are appropriate for alcohol detox.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac arrhythmias pose a risk during ECT due to cardiovascular effects of stimulation, requiring stabilization before proceeding, unlike the other conditions.
Question 5 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.