ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Lack of empathy (
A), manipulative behaviors (
B), splitting (
C), and impulsiveness (E) align with antisocial personality disorder traits like disregard for others and impulsivity. Preoccupation with details (
D) is more typical of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting a blood specimen from a client. The client is hallucinating and states, 'That looks like a snake, and I won’t let it take all of my blood.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This empathetic response validates the client’s fear without reinforcing the hallucination, building trust. A dismisses the client’s state, B risks escalation by invalidating perception, and D denies the experience, potentially increasing distrust.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is scheduled to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following is the nurse's role during the informed consent process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Witnessing the client signing the form ensures the nurse confirms the client has received and understood all necessary information from the physician, making consent legally valid. Discussing benefits (
A) and alternatives (
D) is the physician’s role, while determining competency (
C) is typically done by a physician or mental health professional.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client who reports a recent suicide attempt. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This open-ended response encourages sharing and support. A assumes, B blames, and C minimizes the client’s experience.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder following the recent death of their partner. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inviting the client to share fosters therapeutic processing of grief. A dismisses uniqueness, C shifts focus, and D pushes prematurely.