ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking what the voices say helps assess content and risk (e.g., command hallucinations), guiding intervention, unlike dismissing or ignoring, which may increase distress.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CBT helps clients identify and modify negative thought patterns to improve emotions and behaviors, unlike focusing solely on past experiences or requiring medication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Fear of abandonment and impulsivity are hallmark BPD traits due to emotional dysregulation and identity issues, unlike consistent mood or employment stability.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 5 mg IM to a client. The available medication is haloperidol 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: Desired dose (5 mg) divided by concentration (10 mg/mL) equals 0.5 mL, rounded to the nearest tenth.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of substance use disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of withdrawal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tremors are a common withdrawal symptom due to nervous system hyperactivity, unlike increased appetite or improved mood, which are not typical.