ATI LPN
ATI LPM Mental Health Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client who has depression. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assertiveness is secondary to overall planning. Scheduling self-care helps but isn’t comprehensive. Suppressing anger hinders emotional health. Goal setting provides direction and motivation, key to depression management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder and who has begun to hyperventilate, wring her hands, and is pacing the floor continually. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reassuring presence stabilizes the client emotionally, addressing immediate distress. A quiet room helps but follows reassurance. Asking about triggers is secondary to calming the client. Medication may be needed, but support comes first.
Question 3 of 5
Which medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed for a client with moderate stages of Alzheimer's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Risperidone is an antipsychotic used for behavioral issues in dementia, not cognitive decline. Alprazolam is an anxiolytic, not indicated for Alzheimer’s cognitive symptoms. Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor commonly prescribed to improve cognition and slow symptom progression in moderate Alzheimer’s. Haloperidol, an antipsychotic, treats agitation but doesn’t enhance cognition and has higher side effect risks.
Question 4 of 5
An older adult is given the diagnosis of depression and is started on medication. Which group of medications would be appropriate for the depressed older adult?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SSRIs are often the first-line treatment for depression in older adults due to their favorable side effect profile, including lower risk of sedation and falls compared to other options. Benzodiazepines are not typically used for depression as they treat anxiety and can increase the risk of falls and confusion in older adults. Hypnotics are used for sleep issues, not as antidepressants, and don’t address the core symptoms of depression. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are effective but often reserved for cases where other treatments fail due to their dietary restrictions and potential for serious side effects.
Question 5 of 5
A client is given the diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder and is prescribed a benzodiazepine. The client should be instructed on which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lab tests aren’t routine for benzodiazepines. Tyramine avoidance applies to MAOIs, not benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines can cause dependence, so that’s false. Combining benzodiazepines with alcohol increases CNS depression, posing risks like respiratory failure, making it critical to instruct the client on this danger.