ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a patient who has expressed suicidal intentions. Which should the nurse ask the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While understanding a patient's past experiences can provide context for their current emotional state, it may not directly address the immediate risk of suicide. It's important to focus on the present situation and the patient's current feelings. If a patient has a specific plan for suicide, it indicates a higher level of risk. By asking about their plan, the nurse can assess the immediacy and severity of the patient's suicidal intent. This information is crucial for determining the appropriate level of care and intervention. This question could be interpreted as validating or encouraging the patient's suicidal thoughts. It's essential to promote safety and positive coping strategies, rather than focusing on the perceived benefits of suicide. While it's important to understand the feelings driving a patient's suicidal thoughts, asking why they want to end their life can come across as judgmental. It's more helpful to ask about their feelings and listen empathetically.
Question 2 of 5
Which term best describes a specific environment designed to assist patients in replacing inappropriate behaviors with more effective personal and psychosocial skills?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A therapeutic area refers to a specific location or setting where therapeutic activities or treatments occur. However, it doesn't necessarily imply a comprehensive environment designed to assist patients in replacing inappropriate behaviors with more effective personal and psychosocial skills. A therapeutic environment, also known as a therapeutic milieu, is a broad term that describes settings designed to help patients replace inappropriate behaviors with more effective personal and psychosocial skills. A therapeutic unit could refer to a specific department or team within a healthcare facility that provides therapeutic services. However, it doesn't necessarily denote an environment designed for behavioral and psychosocial skill development. A therapeutic setting could refer to any location where therapeutic services are provided. It's a more general term and doesn't specifically denote an environment designed to help patients replace inappropriate behaviors with more effective personal and psychosocial skills.
Question 3 of 5
What is the primary nursing care intervention for an adolescent patient diagnosed with schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary nursing care intervention for an adolescent patient diagnosed with schizophrenia involves educating the patient and their family about the importance of medication adherence. Schizophrenia is a chronic condition that often requires long-term medication management. Ensuring adherence to prescribed medication regimens can significantly improve symptom management and overall quality of life.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse enters the room of a male patient who exhibits suspicious behavior. The patient yells, 'Stay away from my closet!' What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When a patient exhibits suspicious behavior and specifically warns the nurse to stay away from a particular area, such as a closet, the most appropriate action is to avoid approaching the closet. This approach respects the patient's personal space and can help de-escalate potential agitation or aggression.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a basic need that must be satisfied before a person can achieve self-esteem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a person must satisfy their basic physiological needs (e.g., food, water, sleep) and safety needs (e.g., security, stability) before they can fulfill their needs for love/belonging and self-esteem.
Therefore, security is a basic need that must be satisfied before a person can achieve self-esteem.