ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Level 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is assisting with several group therapy sessions. The nurse should include which of the following information about using group therapy as a treatment method?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: It enables clients to see that other individuals have mental health issues.' is partially correct but not the primary focus. 'It provides a forum to reinforce client teaching regarding medication administration.' is not the primary function. 'It is economical, since one staff member can treat many clients at once.' is secondary to therapeutic value. 'It establishes a situation where the client can relate to others and share perceptions.' is the most accurate, emphasizing the therapeutic process of relating and sharing.
Question 2 of 5
Why would a student nurse find the DSM helpful?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evaluate medical treatments is incorrect; the DSM does not assess treatment effectiveness. Understand the reason for the psychiatric admission is not specific enough; it’s about diagnosis, not reasons. Identify the medical diagnosis is correct; the DSM is used to classify mental health diagnoses. Treat clients is incorrect; it provides diagnostic criteria, not treatment protocols.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse enters the community room of an acute mental health unit and observes a client yelling at another client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Your behavior will be disappointing to your provider.' focuses on the provider’s feelings, not addressing the behavior. 'I’m taking away your privileges for the rest of the week.' is punitive and doesn’t address the issue immediately. 'Yelling at others is unacceptable.' directly addresses the behavior and sets a boundary. 'Why did you hit another client?' assumes an action not observed and could escalate the situation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted female client who has depression and refuses to get out of bed, dress, or participate in group therapy. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: If you don’t participate in your care, you will not get better.' may be perceived as judgmental. 'You can remain in bed until you feel well enough to join the group.' might reinforce avoidance behavior. 'I will assist you in getting out of bed and getting dressed.' offers gentle support and encouragement. 'The unit rules state that clients may not remain in bed.' is rigid and doesn’t address the client’s emotional state.
Question 5 of 5
When an individual experiences a crisis when leaving the home to go off to college, this is an example of what type of crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Situational crisis arises from specific external events; going off to college could fit but is less specific. Unanticipated crisis refers to unexpected events, less fitting than maturational crisis. Adventitious crisis involves events like disasters, not applicable here. Maturational crisis occurs during developmental transitions like leaving home for college, making it the best fit.