ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Level 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In the movie, Marcus, a 17-year-old teenager at the group home demonstrates that he is experiencing a maturational crisis. Which of the following best describes a maturational crisis in mental health for a teen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A condition caused by genetic factors that affects mental health stability describes a genetic predisposition to mental health issues, not a maturational crisis. A severe mental illness that requires long-term psychiatric treatment is not necessarily temporary or related to a maturational crisis. A temporary state of emotional turmoil and confusion that arises during a predictable event and/or significant life transitions accurately describes a maturational crisis, which occurs during predictable life transitions such as adolescence. A chronic condition characterized by persistent mental health issues throughout the lifespan is not temporary and does not align with a maturational crisis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fosamprenavir 1400 mg PO. Available is fosamprenavir 700 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale:
To find out how many tablets are needed, divide the prescribed dose by the amount per tablet: 1400 mg ÷ 700 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 3 of 5
A client shows no facial expression when engaging in a game with peers during an outing in the park. The nurse uses which of the following terms when documenting the client's affect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Restricted affect indicates a limited range of emotions but not a complete lack of expression. Broad affect indicates a wide range of emotional expressions, which is not the case here. Blunt affect indicates a severe reduction in the intensity of emotional expression, but some expression is still present. Flat affect indicates a complete lack of emotional expression, which matches the client's behavior.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is working with a client who has quit several jobs and no longer sends financial support to his two children living with their mother. This behavior is in conflict with the nurse's values concerning responsible parenting. When discussing family roles with the client, the nurse shows positive regard through which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Can the children's mother get by for a while until you get better?' is dismissive of the client's responsibility and does not show positive regard. 'How is not working right now affecting you?' shows empathy and concern for the client's well-being without passing judgment, reflecting positive regard. 'You need to somehow support your children.' is directive and judgmental, not reflecting positive regard. 'How do you expect your kids to be provided for?' is confrontational and does not demonstrate positive regard.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication skills is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nurse should only assess one type of communication when talking to a client is incorrect; effective communication involves assessing both verbal and nonverbal cues. Verbal communication is the most important because it's what the patient says is incorrect; nonverbal communication can often provide more information about a client's feelings and attitudes. Nonverbal communication is not important when dealing with mental health illness is incorrect; it is crucial in mental health as it can convey emotions clients may not express verbally. Nonverbal communication is the behavior that accompanies verbal content such as body language, eye contact, facial expression, tone of voice, speed and hesitations in speech, grunts and groans, and distance from the speakers accurately describes the components of nonverbal communication.