ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A school nurse is assisting in the planning a presentation on identifying potential warning signs of suicide for high school students. Which of the following examples of behaviors should the nurse include in the presentation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Extreme mood swings signal emotional instability, a suicide risk factor. Tutoring, volunteering, and prom plans suggest engagement, not risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is to undergo transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mild headaches are common after TMS due to magnetic stimulation. Sessions last 30-40 minutes, require multiple treatments, and patients remain awake.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The client suddenly moves to the corner of the room and shouts,"Get it away from me! Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking the client to describe the hallucination assesses its nature and guides interventions without dismissing their experience. Denying the hallucination, touching without consent, or removing them may escalate distress.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager and a newly licensed nurse are engaged in an interview with a client. The newly licensed nurse tells the client,"You look like my sister. I love my sister and would do anything for her." Which of the following actions should the nurse manager take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse’s statement crosses professional boundaries by personalizing the relationship, risking objectivity. Reassigning the nurse prevents further issues, as the comment does not build trust, assess comfort, or demonstrate professionalism.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with planning care for a client who has been brought to the inpatient mental health unit by law enforcement officers after becoming aggressive in a local bar. The nurse should identify that this finding is consistent with which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antisocial personality disorder involves impulsivity and aggression, often leading to legal issues. Histrionic seeks attention, borderline shows emotional instability, and narcissistic displays arrogance, not physical aggression.