ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse on a mental health unit is assisting with developing an in-service for staff members about legal issues. Which of the following examples should the nurse include as an example of libel?

A. Administering a medication without the client’s consentB. Leaving a client in a wheelchair with the wheels unlockedC. Threatening to apply restraints on a client who is refusing medicationD. Documenting false information about a client’s substance use history

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Libel involves written false statements damaging reputation, like falsifying substance use history, unlike consent issues, negligence, or threats, which are different legal concerns.

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?

A. I can encourage my child to think about what they did that allowed this event to happen.B. I should encourage my child to focus solely on the future.C. I will have to do all I can to monitor my child’s relationships.D. I anticipate that my child will feel some self-blame.

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 assisting with the care of a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Repeat orientation questions until the client gives a correct response.B. Make a personal introduction to the client at each interaction.C. Give the client a list of foods to choose from for dinner.D. Provide the client with a dark environment for sleeping.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Reintroducing oneself each time aids recognition in dementia clients with memory deficits, reducing confusion, unlike repetitive questioning or overwhelming choices.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing behavior management techniques with the parent of a school-age child who has conduct disorder. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the redirection technique?

A. I should use role-playing to enhance new behavioral skills.B. I should move closer to my child when they are agitated.C. I should ignore attention-seeking behaviors.D. I should re-engage my child in an appropriate activity.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Redirection involves shifting a child’s focus from negative to positive activities, which 're-engaging in an appropriate activity' reflects accurately.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is collecting data for a health history from a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following clinical findings is associated with this disorder?

A. Excessively anxiousB. Exploitive of othersC. Withdrawn behaviorsD. Blunted affect

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Exploiting others is a core ASPD trait, reflecting manipulation for gain, unlike anxiety, withdrawal, or blunted affect, which are not characteristic.

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