ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 4
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a situational crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing for self-harm ensures safety, the priority in a crisis. A, B, and C follow safety confirmation.
Question 2 of 4
A nurse is beginning a therapeutic relationship with a client who has paranoid personality disorder. Which of the following strategies should the nurse plan to use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A neutral demeanor builds trust without triggering paranoia. B increases suspicion, C provokes defensiveness, and D may seem manipulative.
Question 3 of 4
A nurse is caring for a client who has an opioid use disorder. The nurse should anticipate that the provider will prescribe which of the following medications for treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Buprenorphine reduces cravings and withdrawal in opioid use disorder. A, B, and D are not indicated for this purpose.
Question 4 of 4
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for an adolescent who is newly admitted for an overdose of prescription pain medication. The client has prescriptions for an anxiolytic and an SSRI antidepressant. Which of the following precautions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 24-hour observation ensures safety post-overdose. A is unnecessary, B is insufficient, and D is unrelated to precaution.
Question 5 of 4
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client’s care? Select the 3 interventions the nurse should implement.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Slow approach reduces anxiety, low stimulation calms agitation, and reorientation aids confusion in delirium. Alternating staff and limiting info increase distress.