ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a substance use disorder. Which of the following statements by the nurse is an example of patient-centered care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reviewing client-set goals prioritizes their needs, embodying patient-centered care. Redirecting topics, changing schedules, or imposing goals disregards client autonomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with planning care for a client who has been brought to the inpatient mental health unit by law enforcement officers after becoming aggressive in a local bar. The nurse should identify that this finding is consistent with which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antisocial personality disorder involves impulsivity and aggression, often leading to legal issues. Histrionic seeks attention, borderline shows emotional instability, and narcissistic displays arrogance, not physical aggression.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client and notes a serum lithium level of $1.6 \mathrm{mEq} / \mathrm{L}$. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A lithium level of $1.6 \mathrm{mEq} / \mathrm{L}$ indicates mild to moderate toxicity, typically causing gastrointestinal issues like nausea and neurological symptoms like poor coordination. Lip smacking relates to tardive dyskinesia, blurred vision and jerking movements occur in severe toxicity, and fever with blood pressure changes suggest other conditions.
Question 5 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.