ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing borderline personality disorder and the risk for self-harm with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following situations should the nurse identify as the highest risk for self-harm?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hospital discharge is a high-risk period for self-harm in clients with borderline personality disorder due to reduced support and increased feelings of abandonment. Therapy sessions provide coping strategies, and marriage, while stressful, is not the highest risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been brought into an emergency department of a large hospital. The client's family state that the client "took some kind of drugs." The client is dizzy has recently vomited and is experiencing paranoia yelling "Stay away from me! You are going to kill me!" The client alternates yelling with mumbling and gesturing. Their eyes are darting back and forth as they are talking to the wall. The nurse should suspect the client has used which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hallucinogens like LSD cause paranoia, visual hallucinations, and erratic behavior, matching the client’s symptoms. Stimulants cause agitation, opioids depress the system, and steroids don’t induce hallucinations.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has sleep dysregulation poor memory and poor concentration. When collecting data which of the following neurotransmitters should the nurse identify as being responsible for the client's manifestations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serotonin regulates sleep, memory, and concentration; its imbalance causes these symptoms. Histamine affects alertness, dopamine motivation, and norepinephrine stress responses.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in teaching a client who has been newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Schizophrenia often requires increasing resources as it progresses due to functional impairments. Diagnosis typically occurs in young adulthood, life expectancy is reduced, and comorbidities are common.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has persistent depressive disorder. When reinforcing education to the client about their illness, which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Persistent depressive disorder is accurately described as a mild, chronic form of depression lasting at least two years, distinguishing it from psychotic disorders, substance-induced depression, or bipolar disorder.