ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac arrhythmias pose a risk during ECT due to cardiovascular effects of stimulation, requiring stabilization before proceeding, unlike the other conditions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who was recently sexually assaulted. Which of the following statements by the adolescent’s guardian represents the presence of a positive support system?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging potential self-blame shows empathy and readiness to support, unlike blaming, future-only focus, or overcontrol, which lack supportiveness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing information to a client about smoking cessation. Which of the following medications should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bupropion is FDA-approved for smoking cessation, reducing cravings and withdrawal, unlike antipsychotics like risperidone, aripiprazole, or quetiapine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting a blood specimen from a client. The client is hallucinating and states, 'That looks like a snake, and I won’t let it take all of my blood.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Validating the client’s fear while gently correcting the hallucination builds trust and reduces distress, unlike dismissal or focus on procedure alone.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder. The client transforms their anxiety into physical manifestations. The nurse should recognize that the client is exhibiting which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatization converts anxiety into physical symptoms without medical cause, fitting the description, unlike reaction formation, sublimation, or intellectualization.