ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A person who wants to die slashes his wrists and is critically injured but does not die. This is an example of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Direct self-destructive behavior: Direct self-destructive behavior refers to actions taken with the intent to cause immediate harm or death, such as slashing one's wrists. Indirect self-destructive behavior: Indirect self-destructive behavior refers to actions that can harm oneself over time, such as substance abuse or reckless driving, without the immediate intention to die. Parasuicidal behavior: Parasuicidal behavior involves actions that are intended to cause self-harm but not necessarily result in death, often seen as a cry for help. Maladaptive self-destructive behavior: Maladaptive self-destructive behavior is a broader term that can include a variety of harmful actions, not necessarily with the intention of suicide.
Question 2 of 5
The use of cocaine is higher in which group of people?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hispanic Americans: While substance use varies among populations, Hispanic Americans do not have the highest reported rates of cocaine use. Whites: In terms of drug use by race, White Americans have the highest rates of drug use and abuse. This is likely due to a variety of factors, including socio-economic status, access to drugs, and cultural factors. Asian Americans: Asian Americans typically report lower rates of cocaine use compared to other groups. African Americans: African Americans report lower lifetime use of cocaine, at 8.5%, compared to White Americans (17.6%) and Hispanics (11.1%).
Question 3 of 5
An abuser with severe aggression is prescribed medication for his condition. Which of the following may be prescribed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atypical antipsychotic: Atypical antipsychotics can be used to manage severe aggression and agitation, especially in individuals with underlying psychiatric disorders. Hypnotic: Hypnotics are used for sleep disorders and are not indicated for managing aggression. Antipyretics: Antipyretics are used to reduce fever and are not relevant to treating aggression. Antabuse: Antabuse (disulfiram) is used to treat alcohol dependence and is not indicated for managing aggression.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is sitting in the day room at an acute care mental health facility with a group of clients who are watching television. Suddenly one of the client's jumps up screaming and runs out of the room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ignore the incident since it is an attention-seeking behavior: Ignoring the incident is not appropriate because the client may be in distress or at risk of harm. Stay with the group and ask another client to go and check on the situation: Asking another client to check on the situation is not appropriate, as it is the nurse's responsibility to ensure the safety of all clients. Follow the client to determine the cause of the behavior: Following the client allows the nurse to assess and intervene appropriately to ensure the client's safety and address the cause of the behavior. Ask the group what they think about the client's behavior: Discussing the behavior with the group is not appropriate in an emergency situation and does not address the immediate needs of the distressed client.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse recognizes unexplained fussiness and irritability in an infant, as well as unexplained injuries. The nurse should suspect which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sexual abuse: While sexual abuse can cause physical and emotional symptoms, the combination of unexplained injuries and fussiness/irritability is more suggestive of physical trauma. Neglect: Neglect involves failure to provide for the child's basic needs, which can lead to developmental issues, but is less likely to cause unexplained injuries. Munchausen syndrome by proxy: Munchausen syndrome by proxy involves a caregiver fabricating or inducing illness in a child for attention. It can cause unexplained injuries, but the focus is more on medical symptoms. Shaken baby syndrome: Shaken baby syndrome results from violently shaking an infant, leading to physical injuries, irritability, and fussiness. It fits the description of unexplained injuries and behavioral changes.