ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about client confidentiality. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under HIPAA, privacy persists 50 years post-death, showing understanding. A violates consent rules, C misstates client consent requirements, and D breaches need-to-know principles.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who becomes extremely agitated. The nurse should document which of the following de-escalation techniques?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diversion redirects the client’s attention to reduce agitation, a recognized de-escalation technique. Therapeutic hold (
A) and restraint (
B) are restrictive measures, not de-escalation, and time-out (
D) involves isolation rather than active de-escalation.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: Limiting decisions reduces cognitive load and stress in delirium. High stimulation (
A) worsens symptoms, family visits (
C) aid orientation, and darkness (
D) increases disorientation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a substance use disorder clinic is explaining the alcohol recovery process to a client’s family. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the first step toward successful recovery from alcohol use disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging inability to control drinking is the foundational step in recovery models like AA. Medication (
A), support (
B), and spirituality (
D) follow this realization.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Cold extremities (
A), lanugo (
B), tooth erosion (
C), and hypotension (
D) result from malnutrition and purging in anorexia. Diarrhea (E) is less common; constipation is typical.