ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Level 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When a nurse develops feelings toward a client that are based on the nurse's past experience, it is called
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Role reversal occurs when individuals switch roles, not applicable here. Unconditional regard is showing acceptance, not related to past experiences. Transference is the client projecting feelings onto the nurse. Countertransference is when the nurse develops feelings based on their own past experiences, fitting the description.
Question 2 of 5
When developing a therapeutic nurse-client relationship, building trust with the client is begun in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The exploitation subphase is when the client uses the relationship, not the trust-building stage. The resolution phase is the end of the relationship. The orientation phase is the initial stage where trust is established. The problem identification subphase involves clarifying issues, not the initial trust-building.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 30 mg PO daily. The amount available is fluoxetine 10 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale:
To find out how many tablets are needed, divide the prescribed dose by the amount per tablet: 30 mg ÷ 10 mg/tablet = 3 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment, the nurse will consider which of the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Client’s insurance status is important for planning but not a primary focus of a psychosocial assessment. Client history is part of the assessment but doesn’t cover the psychosocial aspect comprehensively. Client’s culture and spiritual beliefs are critical but not the sole focus. Client’s mood and affect are important components of the current psychological state, providing insight into emotional distress or disorders.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an acute mental health center is performing a physical assessment on a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse document under the integumentary system? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Numbness relates to the nervous system, not integumentary. Skeletal deformities pertain to the musculoskeletal system. Alopecia (hair loss) is an integumentary finding. Ecchymosis (bruising) is also an integumentary finding.