ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has factitious disorder. The client states "I am so tired of living like this. Maybe I should just end it all." Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suicidal statements require immediate assessment for safety. Alter personalities apply to DID, and relaxation or therapy are secondary to risk evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has somatic symptom disorder. Which of the following would be a likely comorbidity of somatic symptom disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depression commonly co-occurs with somatic symptom disorder due to distress over symptoms. Schizophrenia, borderline, and bipolar are less frequently linked.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed clozapine. Which of the following topics should the nurse prepare to discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adherence prevents relapse. Tyramine applies to MAOIs, clozapine needs WBC monitoring, and fluid restriction isn’t standard.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a young adult client who has somatic symptom disorder and is being evaluated for chest pain. The client's laboratory results are all within the expected reference ranges the ECG is unremarkable and the client has no identified cardiac risk factors. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reassurance reduces anxiety without dismissing symptoms. Denying pain, pushing tests, or flooding therapy risks mistrust or inappropriate care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in teaching a client who has been newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Resource needs grow with schizophrenia progression. Diagnosis occurs earlier, co-occurring disorders are common, and life expectancy is reduced.