ATI LPN
ATI LPM Mental Health Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and states that she is too tired to get out of bed or dress. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Threatening to withhold meals is coercive. Enforcing rules dismisses the client’s fatigue. Offering help supports the client’s engagement without pressure, addressing depression’s lethargy. Encouraging rest may reinforce withdrawal, worsening depression.
Question 2 of 5
A young adult moves to a new town and is unable to establish relationships because of geographical distance to other towns and a sparsely populated community. This young adult is at greatest risk for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mental illness is broad and less immediate. Geographical and sparse population factors directly lead to social isolation, the primary risk here. Substance abuse or depression could follow, but isolation is the most direct consequence of the situation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder and who has begun to hyperventilate, wring her hands, and is pacing the floor continually. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reassuring presence stabilizes the client emotionally, addressing immediate distress. A quiet room helps but follows reassurance. Asking about triggers is secondary to calming the client. Medication may be needed, but support comes first.
Question 4 of 5
For several days, an elderly client becomes confused and agitated after supper. This is an example of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sundown syndrome is increased confusion and agitation in the evening, matching the pattern. Dementia is broader and not time-specific. Age-associated memory impairment is mild and doesn’t include agitation. Delirium is acute and not tied to a daily cycle.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client who has depression. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assertiveness is secondary to overall planning. Scheduling self-care helps but isn’t comprehensive. Suppressing anger hinders emotional health. Goal setting provides direction and motivation, key to depression management.