ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking fluphenazine and is experiencing tardive dyskinesia. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Valbenazine is approved for tardive dyskinesia, regulating dopamine to reduce movements. Fluoxetine treats depression, diphenhydramine helps acute dystonia, and naloxone reverses opioids.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is assisting with the care of a client who is experiencing panic level anxiety. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depersonalization, feeling detached from reality, is typical in panic-level anxiety. Voice tremors, shakiness, and poor concentration occur in milder anxiety states.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing education to a newly licensed nurse about comorbidities associated with cluster B personality disorders. The nurse should identify which of the following disorders as a comorbidity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anorexia nervosa is comorbid with Cluster B disorders like borderline, due to emotional dysregulation. OCD and anxiety align with Cluster C, and schizophrenia with Cluster A.
Question 4 of 5
A community health nurse is creating a presentation about mood disorders for a local support group. The nurse should include which of the following as a risk factor for suicide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Job loss increases suicide risk due to financial stress and reduced self-esteem. Extracurricular activities and stability are protective, and cautious behavior doesn’t directly elevate risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing education to a group of clients about the process of neurotransmission. Which of the following statements about neurotransmission should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurotransmitters facilitate communication in the central and peripheral nervous systems, existing throughout the body. They don’t store energy, aren’t activated by transferase, or inhibit glucose production.