ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has somatic symptom disorder. Which of the following would be a likely comorbidity of somatic symptom disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depression commonly co-occurs with somatic symptom disorder due to distress over symptoms. Schizophrenia, borderline, and bipolar are less frequently linked.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted for a psychiatric evaluation after displaying aggressive behavior towards their partner and 2-year-old child. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as potentially contributing to aggression?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Childhood physical abuse can normalize aggression. Fishing, parental abuse history, and occasional drinking are less directly linked.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client has been wearing the same clothes for the past week and appears unkept and unbathed. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Offering a clear directive with a simple choice promotes hygiene and autonomy, suitable for schizophrenia clients. Ignoring, confronting, or forcing can harm trust or escalate resistance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has binge-eating disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take during the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reviewing goals reinforces progress in termination. Discharge planning and data collection occur earlier, and sharing contact info blurs boundaries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is weighing a client who was recently admitted into the eating disorder program. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Predicting weight engages clients therapeutically. Demanding object removal is confrontational, fluid monitoring isn’t routine, and daily post-meal weighing increases anxiety.