ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking lithium. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as early manifestations of lithium toxicity? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Early lithium toxicity includes confusion (
A), nausea (
B), polyuria (
D), and incoordination (E) due to its effects on the CNS, GI tract, kidneys, and neuromuscular system. Convulsions (
C) indicate severe toxicity, not an early sign.
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 collecting data from a client who experienced physical abuse as a child. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for the client to become a perpetrator of child abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low tolerance for frustration increases the risk of abusive behavior due to poor stress management. Absence of impulsivity (
B), submissiveness (
C), and community involvement (
D) are protective or neutral factors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing behavior management techniques with the parent of a school-age child who has conduct disorder. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the redirection technique?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Re-engaging in an appropriate activity redirects the child from negative behavior, aligning with redirection principles. B comforts, C teaches via role-play, and D ignores behavior, none of which are redirection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has antisocial personality disorder and alcohol dependency. The nurse should encourage the client to participate in which of the following groups?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dual diagnosis treatment addresses both ASPD and alcohol dependency concurrently, offering integrated care. Codependency support (
A) aids enablers, crisis intervention (
C) is short-term, and psychodrama (
D) lacks specific focus on dual issues.