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 is to start therapy with fluoxetine. Which of the following is an expected outcome for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, primarily improves mood by increasing serotonin levels, addressing depression or anxiety, not seizures, tremors, or hallucinations.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder. The client transforms their anxiety into physical manifestations. The nurse should recognize that the client is exhibiting which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatization converts anxiety into physical symptoms without medical cause, fitting the description, unlike reaction formation, sublimation, or intellectualization.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing information to a client about smoking cessation. Which of the following medications should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bupropion is FDA-approved for smoking cessation, reducing cravings and withdrawal, unlike antipsychotics like risperidone, aripiprazole, or quetiapine.
Question 4 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: C
Rationale: Low frustration tolerance increases the risk of impulsive aggression, a key factor in perpetrating abuse, unlike submissiveness or community involvement.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac arrhythmias pose a risk during ECT due to cardiovascular effects of stimulation, requiring stabilization before proceeding, unlike the other conditions.