ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client who reports a recent suicide attempt. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This open-ended response encourages sharing and support. A assumes, B blames, and C minimizes the client’s experience.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a new prescription for haloperidol with a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Photosensitivity is a haloperidol side effect; this shows understanding. Tinnitus (
A), incontinence (
B), and metallic taste (
C) are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Cold extremities (
A), lanugo (
B), tooth erosion (
C), and hypotension (
D) result from malnutrition and purging in anorexia. Diarrhea (E) is less common; constipation is typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with reminiscence therapy for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discussing childhood memories is central to reminiscence therapy, enhancing mood and identity. Calendars (
B) aid orientation, thought-stopping (
C) blocks reflection, and games (
D) boost cognition, not reminiscence.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA). Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The PSDA allows verbal designation of a power of attorney, reflecting autonomy. A varies by state, B misstates applicability, and C is false as directives apply universally.