ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depressive disorder following the recent death of their partner. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This statement encourages the client to express their feelings, which can help in the grieving process. Option A generalizes the client’s experience, B dismisses their grief, and C inappropriately shifts focus to the nurse’s experience, all of which hinder therapeutic communication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is participating in a community program about eating disorders. Which of the following information about bulimia nervosa should the nurse include in the presentation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This statement is correct. Despite the binge-purge cycle, individuals with bulimia nervosa can maintain an average or ideal body weight, making the disorder less noticeable. A is unrelated to bulimia, C oversimplifies diagnostic criteria, and D is inaccurate as diabetes is not a direct risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhea is a common symptom of opioid withdrawal due to increased gastrointestinal motility as the body adjusts to the absence of opioids. A is incorrect as tachycardia is expected, not bradycardia; C (reduced movement) is opposite to the restlessness seen in withdrawal; D should be mydriasis (dilated pupils), not meiosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing information to a client about smoking cessation. Which of the following medications should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bupropion is an antidepressant shown to be effective in helping people quit smoking by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms. A, C, and D are antipsychotics not indicated for smoking cessation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who experienced physical abuse as a child. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for the client to become a perpetrator of child abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low tolerance for frustration is a risk factor for becoming a perpetrator of child abuse, as it can lead to anger and harmful actions without effective coping mechanisms. A, B, and D are protective or neutral factors, not risk factors.