ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and whose admission was voluntary. For which of the following interventions should the nurse confirm that the client has given informed consent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Experimental medications require explicit informed consent due to their unapproved status and associated risks, unlike routine interventions like CBT, exercise, or light therapy, which fall under general treatment consent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a new prescription for haloperidol with a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Haloperidol can cause photosensitivity, increasing sun sensitivity, a known side effect the client correctly identifies. Tinnitus, incontinence, and metallic taste are not typical side effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering lithium with meals reduces gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and stabilizes absorption, minimizing peak serum levels. Potassium adjustment, calorie increase, and hypoglycemia monitoring are not standard lithium interventions.
Question 4 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: A
Rationale: Dual diagnosis treatment addresses both mental health (ASP
D) and substance use (alcohol dependency) concurrently, making it the most suitable group for this client’s needs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who started taking haloperidol decanoate 125 mg IM 1 month ago. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse address?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Haloperidol increases photosensitivity; spending hours in the sun risks skin reactions. The nurse should educate on sun protection. Other statements reflect safe practices.