ATI LPM Mental Health Quiz

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder and who has begun to hyperventilate, wring her hands, and is pacing the floor continually. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A. Tell the client you will remain with her. B. Take the client to a quiet room. C. Ask the client what precipitated this anxiety D. Offer the client a prescribed anxiety medication

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Reassuring presence stabilizes the client emotionally, addressing immediate distress. A quiet room helps but follows reassurance. Asking about triggers is secondary to calming the client. Medication may be needed, but support comes first.

Question 2 of 5

For several days, an elderly client becomes confused and agitated after supper. This is an example of which of the following?

A. Sundown syndrome B. Dementia C. Age-associated memory impairment D. Delirium

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Sundown syndrome is increased confusion and agitation in the evening, matching the pattern. Dementia is broader and not time-specific. Age-associated memory impairment is mild and doesn’t include agitation. Delirium is acute and not tied to a daily cycle.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client who has depression. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A. Reinforce how to use assertive communication techniques. B. Schedule the client's daily self-care activities. C. Discourage the client from expressing anger. D. Set short-term and long-term goals for the client.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Assertiveness is secondary to overall planning. Scheduling self-care helps but isn’t comprehensive. Suppressing anger hinders emotional health. Goal setting provides direction and motivation, key to depression management.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following client findings indicates delirium?

A. A client expresses dislike of orange juice after reporting earlier that it was a favorite juice. B. A client wants to know what type of poison the nurse placed in her medication. C. A client requests extra blankets when the thermostat in the room indicates 80°F. D. A client asks when family members will be arriving after visiting 1 hr earlier.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Preference changes aren’t delirium-specific. Suspecting poison indicates delusional confusion, a delirium sign. Blankets in warmth suggest sensory issues, not delirium. Time confusion fits delirium, but poisoning suspicion is more acute.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with delirium five days ago. The client seeks permission from the nurse before performing ADLs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Quiz the client with orientation questions. B. Allow the client to function independently. C. Prepare the client for discharge. D. Determine the client's level of awareness.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Quizzing assesses but isn’t first. Independence is good but needs assessment first. Discharge is premature without evaluation. Determining awareness guides support, fitting delirium’s fluctuating nature.

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