ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. Which of the following noninvasive treatments should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cognitive behavioral therapy is noninvasive and effective for depression, unlike vagal nerve stimulation, electroconvulsive therapy, or deep-brain stimulation, which are invasive.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking fluphenazine and is experiencing tardive dyskinesia. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Valbenazine is approved for tardive dyskinesia, regulating dopamine to reduce movements. Fluoxetine treats depression, diphenhydramine helps acute dystonia, and naloxone reverses opioids.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The client suddenly moves to the corner of the room and shouts,"Get it away from me! Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking the client to describe the hallucination assesses its nature and guides interventions without dismissing their experience. Denying the hallucination, touching without consent, or removing them may escalate distress.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was recently re-admitted for relapse of psychosis symptoms due to not taking their medications. Which of the follow should be a long-term goal for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A relapse plan promotes long-term stability by ensuring medication adherence and symptom recognition. Calm environments, reorientation, and walks are short-term interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with an in-service to a group of staff members about schizophrenia. Which of the following age groups should the nurse include as the age when schizophrenia is typically diagnosed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Schizophrenia typically emerges in young adulthood, ages 18-25. It’s rare in school-age, preschoolers, or older adults, where other conditions may mimic symptoms.