ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing information to a client about smoking cessation. Which of the following medications should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bupropion is FDA-approved for smoking cessation, reducing cravings and withdrawal, unlike antipsychotics like risperidone, aripiprazole, or quetiapine.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting a blood specimen from a client. The client is hallucinating and states, 'That looks like a snake, and I won’t let it take all of my blood.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Validating the client’s fear while gently correcting the hallucination builds trust and reduces distress, unlike dismissal or focus on procedure alone.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder. The client transforms their anxiety into physical manifestations. The nurse should recognize that the client is exhibiting which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatization converts anxiety into physical symptoms without medical cause, fitting the description, unlike reaction formation, sublimation, or intellectualization.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a pediatric clinic. Which of the following clients is at highest risk for physical abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Toddlers with chronic conditions like cystic fibrosis are at higher risk due to dependency, limited communication, and caregiver stress, compared to older, more independent children.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote a therapeutic environment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Specific explanations aid comprehension in mania, where concentration is impaired, creating a therapeutic environment unlike unstructured choices or overstimulation.