ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a health history from a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following clinical findings is associated with this disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exploiting others is a core feature of antisocial personality disorder. A, B, and D align with other disorders (anxiety, depression, schizophrenia).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for multiple clients on a mental health unit. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aggressive behavior (yelling, throwing) poses an immediate risk, requiring priority. A, C, and D indicate agitation but not immediate danger.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is speaking with the sibling of a client who refuses to see visitors. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respecting the client’s autonomy, the nurse communicates their wishes. A pressures the client, C disregards their refusal, and D delays resolution.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an adult client in an outpatient mental health clinic. The nurse should identify which of the following events as a potential cause of a maturational crisis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A child leaving for college is a developmental milestone causing a maturational crisis. A is adventitious, C and D are situational.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of cancer. The client states, 'I can’t think about my health until after my son is married next week.' The nurse should identify the client’s statement as an indication of which of the following maladaptive defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suppression is consciously delaying attention to a stressor (health) to cope with another event (wedding). B, C, and D involve different mechanisms.