ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving acute care for the treatment of a substance use disorder. With which of the following actions is the nurse demonstrating the ethical principle of veracity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Veracity involves truth-telling; reinforcing medication adverse effects ensures informed decisions. A is beneficence, C is autonomy, and D is confidentiality.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Explaining response prevention, part of ERP therapy, targets OCD directly and is a priority. Medication (
B) and relaxation (
C) are secondary, and assessment (
D) follows intervention planning.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac arrhythmia increases ECT risks due to seizure-induced heart stress. Renal colic (
A), asthma (
C), and Crohn’s (
D) require management but aren’t direct contraindications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a substance use disorder clinic is explaining the alcohol recovery process to a client’s family. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the first step toward successful recovery from alcohol use disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging inability to control drinking is the foundational step in recovery models like AA. Medication (
A), support (
B), and spirituality (
D) follow this realization.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a pediatric clinic. Which of the following clients is at highest risk for physical abuse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A toddler with cystic fibrosis faces higher risk due to caregiver stress from chronic illness. A, C, and D lack similar risk factors.