ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with a client who is displaying disproportionate fear of having cancer. The nurse notes the client is seeking out medical care more frequently has high anxiety and believes they have cancer despite no medical evidence to support this. Which of the following disorders is the client likely experiencing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Illness anxiety disorder involves excessive fear of illness without symptoms. Somatic symptom focuses on present symptoms, factitious involves faking, and functional neurological involves involuntary deficits.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia. Which of the following symptoms must be present for a client to be diagnosed with schizophrenia? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Hallucinations, flat affect, and disorganized behavior are core DSM-5 criteria. Inactivity, antisocial personality, and relationships are not required.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a serious mental illness and has developed tardive dyskinesia from anti-psychotic medication use. Which of the following adverse effects from anti-psychotic medication use would be expected for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tardive dyskinesia causes involuntary facial movements like lip smacking. Nausea, hallucinations, and seizures are unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient unit is caring for a client who has somatic symptom disorder. The client comes to the nurse's station and reports chest pain. The nurse knows this is a new symptom for the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing vital signs rules out medical emergencies for new chest pain. Relaxation, reassurance, or dismissing pain risks overlooking serious issues or damaging trust.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing treatment options for a client who has functional neurological symptom disorder. Which of the following treatments should the nurse identify as being most effective for this disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medication and psychotherapy (e.g., CBT) address psychological and comorbid issues. Desensitization, benzodiazepines, and physical therapy alone are less comprehensive.