ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing education to a newly licensed nurse about comorbidities associated with cluster B personality disorders. The nurse should identify which of the following disorders as a comorbidity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anorexia nervosa is comorbid with Cluster B disorders like borderline, due to emotional dysregulation. OCD and anxiety align with Cluster C, and schizophrenia with Cluster A.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager is reviewing a recent client report related to a staff nurse. Which of the following behaviors by a nurse at work might be red flags for a substance use disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Behaviors like avoiding witnesses when wasting narcotics and needing isolation in the medication room suggest drug diversion, a hallmark of substance use disorder. Cheerfulness, irritability, or emotional oversharing are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is hyperactive pacing down the hallway and exhibiting poor concentration during group therapy. When collecting data the nurse should identify that which of the following is characteristic of the client's manifestations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperactivity, pacing, and poor concentration are hallmarks of mania, reflecting elevated mood and energy. Depression involves low energy, delusions are false beliefs, and hallucinations are sensory distortions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on an acute care mental health unit is examining the belongings of a client who is being admitted following a suicide attempt. Which of the following belongings should the nurse ask the client's partner take back home?
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Laces, glass frames, and necklaces pose risks for strangulation or self-harm. Socks and underwear are safe, lacking potential for harm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has avoidant personality disorder. Which of the following types of therapy should the nurse anticipate for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Interpersonal therapy improves social skills and self-esteem in avoidant personality disorder. Dialectical behavior therapy targets borderline issues, and medications aren’t primary treatments.