ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following findings is true regarding this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Males are diagnosed earlier, typically 18-25, due to genetic and hormonal factors. Females onset later, diagnosis is rare in children, and violence isn’t inherent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and states,A government agency is attempting to capture me. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client’s statement reflects a persecutory delusion, a false belief common in depression with psychotic features. Inappropriate guilt and mania do not involve such beliefs, and confusion implies cognitive disorganization, not fixed false beliefs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse manager is instructing a newly licensed nurse in ways to improve their active listening skills. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse manager recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding distractions, such as looking at others, ensures the client feels valued and heard, strengthening therapeutic communication. Interrupting disrupts the client's thoughts, showing excessive emotion shifts focus from the client, and minimal eye contact may convey disinterest.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is assisting with the care of a client who is experiencing panic level anxiety. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depersonalization, feeling detached from reality, is typical in panic-level anxiety. Voice tremors, shakiness, and poor concentration occur in milder anxiety states.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager is reviewing a recent client report related to a staff nurse. Which of the following behaviors by a nurse at work might be red flags for a substance use disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Behaviors like avoiding witnesses when wasting narcotics and needing isolation in the medication room suggest drug diversion, a hallmark of substance use disorder. Cheerfulness, irritability, or emotional oversharing are less specific.