ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health Chamberlain 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Temporary memory loss (
D) is a common ECT side effect to prepare clients for. Sleep lasts 30-60 minutes (
A), ECT isn’t a cure (
B), and muscle relaxants, not anti-seizure drugs (
C), are used.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder (BPD). What should the nurse monitor in the client’s Medication Administration Record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Compliance (
A) is critical in BPD due to impulsivity affecting adherence. Reactions (
B), interactions (
C), and adjustments (
D) are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
During a group therapy session, a nurse observes several clients using multiple defense mechanisms. Which of the following client statements demonstrates the use of maladaptive coping mechanisms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disengagement (
D) shows withdrawal, a maladaptive cope. Separation (
A) is adaptive, story (
B) sublimation, and memory (
C) dissociation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing the possible physical effects of alcohol withdrawal with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following effects should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Seizures (
A), tremors (
C), and hallucinations (
D) are common withdrawal effects due to CNS hyperexcitability. Nystagmus (
B) is not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who begins to yell and scream at staff members. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Seclusion with observation (
D) de-escalates safely and prioritizes monitoring. Restraints (
A) and medication (
B) are last resorts, and talking (
C) is ineffective during agitation.