ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing behavior management techniques with the parent of a school-age child who has conduct disorder. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the redirection technique?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Re-engaging in an appropriate activity redirects the child from negative behavior, aligning with redirection principles. B comforts, C teaches via role-play, and D ignores behavior, none of which are redirection.
Question 2 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: B
Rationale: A toddler with cystic fibrosis faces higher risk due to caregiver stress from chronic illness. A, C, and D lack similar risk factors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has schizophrenia. The nurse should clarify the prescription for ___ due to the client’s ___
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clozapine risks agranulocytosis; a low WBC count (e.g., 4,800/mm³) requires clarification to prevent severe complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is to start therapy with fluoxetine. Which of the following is an expected outcome for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, improves mood in depression. It doesn’t primarily target hallucinations (
A), tremors (
B), or seizures (
C).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and reports only sleeping a few hours each night. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to promote sleep?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting caffeine reduces sleep interference. Eating late (
A) causes discomfort, wine (
B) disrupts REM sleep, and napping (
D) affects nighttime rest.