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 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 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who experienced physical abuse as a child. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for the client to become a perpetrator of child abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low frustration tolerance increases the risk of impulsive aggression, a key factor in perpetrating abuse, unlike submissiveness or community involvement.
Question 4 of 5
A client is becoming increasingly agitated, anxious, and tense. The nurse notes a clenched jaw and a change in the pitch of the client's voice. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verbal de-escalation is the first-line intervention for managing escalating behavior. It uses calm, non-confrontational communication to reduce agitation without resorting to physical or chemical restraints, which should be last resorts only if safety is imminently threatened and de-escalation fails.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving acute care for the treatment of a substance use disorder. With which of the following actions is the nurse demonstrating the ethical principle of veracity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Veracity involves truthful communication; reinforcing medication adverse effects ensures the client is fully informed, aligning with this principle.