ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has sleep dysregulation poor memory and poor concentration. When collecting data which of the following neurotransmitters should the nurse identify as being responsible for the client's manifestations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serotonin regulates sleep, memory, and concentration; its imbalance causes these symptoms. Histamine affects alertness, dopamine motivation, and norepinephrine stress responses.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and states,A government agency is attempting to capture me. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client’s statement reflects a persecutory delusion, a false belief common in depression with psychotic features. Inappropriate guilt and mania do not involve such beliefs, and confusion implies cognitive disorganization, not fixed false beliefs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as a negative symptom?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lack of emotions, or affective flattening, is a negative symptom, reflecting reduced function. Paranoia and distorted beliefs are positive symptoms, and confusion is cognitive.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The client suddenly moves to the corner of the room and shouts,"Get it away from me! Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking the client to describe the hallucination assesses its nature and guides interventions without dismissing their experience. Denying the hallucination, touching without consent, or removing them may escalate distress.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager is reviewing a recent client report related to a staff nurse. Which of the following behaviors by a nurse at work might be red flags for a substance use disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Behaviors like avoiding witnesses when wasting narcotics and needing isolation in the medication room suggest drug diversion, a hallmark of substance use disorder. Cheerfulness, irritability, or emotional oversharing are less specific.