ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who started taking haloperidol decanoate 125 mg IM 1 month ago. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse address?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Haloperidol increases photosensitivity; spending hours in the sun risks skin reactions. The nurse should educate on sun protection. Other statements reflect safe practices.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with reminiscence therapy for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reminiscence therapy involves recalling past experiences like childhood memories to foster identity and connection, making this the most appropriate strategy.
Question 3 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: D
Rationale: Redirection involves shifting a child’s focus from negative to positive activities, which 're-engaging in an appropriate activity' reflects accurately.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a group of older adult clients about behavioral expectations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help eliminate barriers to learning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using general statements avoids defensiveness, creating a collaborative learning environment, thus reducing barriers compared to fatigue-inducing timing or overwhelming schedules.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a mental health clinic is collecting data from a client to determine the client's risk for suicide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for suicide? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Alcohol use disorder (
B) impairs judgment, sibling history (
C) increases perceived acceptability, gun access (
D) heightens lethality risk, and terminal illness (E) fosters despair—all suicide risk factors. Marriage (
A) is protective.