ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health Chamberlain 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is conversing with a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. Suddenly, the client expresses fear, stating, 'I’m scared. Can you hear that? The voices are instructing me to do awful things.' Which of the following responses from the nurse would be suitable?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking what the voices say (
B) assesses potential harm and validates experience. Why (
A) challenges, denying voices (
C) dismisses, and familiarity (
D) is secondary to safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing the possible physical effects of alcohol withdrawal with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following effects should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Seizures (
A), tremors (
C), and hallucinations (
D) are common withdrawal effects due to CNS hyperexcitability. Nystagmus (
B) is not typical.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has reviewed the client’s electronic health record. Which of the following client findings require immediate follow-up by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Sodium (
C) risks hyponatremia with naltrexone, and hepatitis (
D) affects fluoxetine safety due to liver risk. Sexual behaviors (
A) and hospitalizations (
B) are less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is making a home visit for a 16-year-old adolescent who attempted suicide. Which of the following behaviors should alert the nurse that the adolescent still has suicidal intent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giving away possessions (
D) signals suicidal intent. Peer preference (
A), silence (
B), and TV meals (
C) are less concerning.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse facilitating a group therapy session is listening to clients discuss their coping strategies when feeling stressed. Which of the following statements indicate adaptive coping? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Progressive muscle relaxation (
A) and social support (E) reduce stress effectively. Oversleeping (
B) disrupts rhythms, distraction (
C) avoids root causes, and isolation (
D) increases loneliness.