ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is hyperactive pacing down the hallway and exhibiting poor concentration during group therapy. When collecting data the nurse should identify that which of the following is characteristic of the client's manifestations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperactivity, pacing, and poor concentration are hallmarks of mania, reflecting elevated mood and energy. Depression involves low energy, delusions are false beliefs, and hallucinations are sensory distortions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to interview a client and is reviewing therapeutic communication techniques. Which of the following should the nurse include in the interview to invite the client to clarify feelings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stating ‘you feel like you have support’ invites emotional reflection, fostering therapeutic dialogue. Other options focus on resources, treatment steps, or coping skills, not feelings.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has persistent depressive disorder. When reinforcing education to the client about their illness, which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Persistent depressive disorder is accurately described as a mild, chronic form of depression lasting at least two years, distinguishing it from psychotic disorders, substance-induced depression, or bipolar disorder.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing the three clusters of personality disorders. Which of the following personality disorders is part of cluster C?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cluster C includes anxious disorders like dependent personality disorder, characterized by reliance on others. Borderline and antisocial are Cluster B, and paranoid is Cluster A.