ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: C
Rationale: Haloperidol can cause photosensitivity, increasing sun sensitivity, a known side effect the client correctly identifies. Tinnitus, incontinence, and metallic taste are not typical side effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a health history from a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following clinical findings is associated with this disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exploiting others is a core ASPD trait, reflecting manipulation for gain, unlike anxiety, withdrawal, or blunted affect, which are not characteristic.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depressive disorder following the recent death of their partner. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging the client to share about their relationship fosters therapeutic expression of grief, unlike the nurse’s personal story, directive advice, or minimization.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has antisocial personality disorder and alcohol dependency. The nurse should encourage the client to participate in which of the following groups?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dual diagnosis treatment addresses both mental health (ASP
D) and substance use (alcohol dependency) concurrently, making it the most suitable group for this client’s needs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has acute delirium. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting decisions reduces stress in delirium clients with impaired cognition, unlike high stimulation or isolation, which can worsen symptoms.