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 facility is caring for a client who has antisocial personality disorder and alcohol dependency. The nurse should encourage the client to participate in which of the following groups?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dual diagnosis treatment is specifically designed to address the simultaneous presence of a mental health disorder and substance use disorder. It provides an integrated approach to treatment that addresses both conditions simultaneously, fitting the client’s needs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Manipulative behaviors are a common finding in individuals with antisocial personality disorder. These individuals often use manipulation to gain control or achieve their own goals without regard for others, aligning with the disorder’s characteristics.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Cold extremities, tooth erosion, and lanugo are common in anorexia nervosa. Poor circulation causes cold extremities, vomiting erodes teeth, and lanugo grows to conserve heat due to fat loss, reflecting the disorder’s physical impact.