ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and reports only sleeping a few hours each night. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to promote sleep?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting caffeine intake to two beverages per day can promote better sleep. Caffeine is a stimulant that can interfere with falling asleep and staying asleep, especially if consumed later in the day. This instruction supports improved sleep quality.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a mental health clinic is collecting data from a client to determine the client's risk for suicide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for suicide?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Access to guns in the home, terminal liver cancer, and alcohol use disorder are significant risk factors for suicide. Guns increase lethality, terminal illness causes distress, and alcohol impairs judgment and increases impulsivity, all elevating suicide risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a new prescription for haloperidol with a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Haloperidol can increase photosensitivity, causing the skin to be more sensitive to sunlight, potentially leading to sunburn. Patients should be advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing. This statement shows the client understands a key side effect.
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: D
Rationale: Cardiac arrhythmia is a contraindication for ECT because the procedure can increase the risk of cardiac complications. ECT involves electrical stimulation that can affect heart rhythm, requiring prior cardiac evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an adult client in an outpatient mental health clinic. The nurse should identify which of the following events as a potential cause of a maturational crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A child leaving for college represents a maturational crisis, tied to normal developmental transitions that cause stress. Unlike situational crises like job loss or divorce, it reflects life stage changes.