ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is reinforcing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about suicide prevention. Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing sharp objects reduces self-harm risk, a key suicide prevention measure. Closing blinds, independent research by family, or eating alone don’t address immediate safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing education to a group of clients about the process of neurotransmission. Which of the following statements about neurotransmission should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurotransmitters facilitate communication in the central and peripheral nervous systems, existing throughout the body. They don’t store energy, aren’t activated by transferase, or inhibit glucose production.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with an in-service to a group of staff members about schizophrenia. Which of the following age groups should the nurse include as the age when schizophrenia is typically diagnosed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Schizophrenia typically emerges in young adulthood, ages 18-25. It’s rare in school-age, preschoolers, or older adults, where other conditions may mimic symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager is instructing a newly licensed nurse in ways to improve their active listening skills. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse manager recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding distractions, such as looking at others, ensures the client feels valued and heard, strengthening therapeutic communication. Interrupting disrupts the client's thoughts, showing excessive emotion shifts focus from the client, and minimal eye contact may convey disinterest.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is to undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for depression. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ECT requires multiple sessions over weeks for effectiveness. Electrodes are on the scalp, fasting is needed, and patients are anesthetized, not awake.