ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing comorbidities associated with eating disorders with a newly admitted client. Which of the following conditions should the nurse include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,F
Rationale: Depression, OCD, and anxiety are common comorbidities with eating disorders, with high prevalence rates due to overlapping psychological factors. Personality disorders, sleep disorders, and schizophrenia are less directly associated.
Question 2 of 5
A mental health nurse is teaching a female client who has an anxiety disorder about alprazolam. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alprazolam, a pregnancy category D drug, poses fetal risks like birth defects, necessitating reliable contraception to prevent unintended pregnancy and harm to the fetus.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discussing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the underlying reason clients with OCD perform ritualistic behaviors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ritualistic behaviors in OCD temporarily relieve anxiety caused by intrusive thoughts, forming a cycle of obsessions and compulsions, as supported by research on anxiety reduction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is about to undergo a left lobectomy to treat lung cancer. The client expresses fear and regret about her past smoking habit. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's fear and inviting discussion validates their emotions, promotes coping, and strengthens the nurse-client relationship, addressing their immediate needs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a crisis intervention for acute anxiety. Which of the following actions should be the nurse's highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protecting the client from injury is the highest priority due to the risk of impaired judgment and physiological responses in acute anxiety, establishing safety as the foundation for further care.