ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing the three clusters of personality disorders. Which of the following personality disorders is part of cluster C?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cluster C includes anxious disorders like dependent personality disorder, characterized by reliance on others. Borderline and antisocial are Cluster B, and paranoid is Cluster A.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing education to a client who is prescribed clozapine. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as consistent with agranulocytosis and instruct the client to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sore throat and muscle aches indicate agranulocytosis, a serious clozapine side effect requiring monitoring. Restlessness, respiratory issues, or anxiety aren’t typical signs.
Question 3 of 5
A school nurse is assisting in the planning a presentation on identifying potential warning signs of suicide for high school students. Which of the following examples of behaviors should the nurse include in the presentation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Extreme mood swings signal emotional instability, a suicide risk factor. Tutoring, volunteering, and prom plans suggest engagement, not risk.
Question 4 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 5 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.