ATI LPN
ATI LPM Mental Health Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed for a client with moderate stages of Alzheimer's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Risperidone is an antipsychotic used for behavioral issues in dementia, not cognitive decline. Alprazolam is an anxiolytic, not indicated for Alzheimer’s cognitive symptoms. Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor commonly prescribed to improve cognition and slow symptom progression in moderate Alzheimer’s. Haloperidol, an antipsychotic, treats agitation but doesn’t enhance cognition and has higher side effect risks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with delirium five days ago. The client seeks permission from the nurse before performing ADLs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Quizzing assesses but isn’t first. Independence is good but needs assessment first. Discharge is premature without evaluation. Determining awareness guides support, fitting delirium’s fluctuating nature.
Question 3 of 5
For several days, an elderly client becomes confused and agitated after supper. This is an example of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sundown syndrome is increased confusion and agitation in the evening, matching the pattern. Dementia is broader and not time-specific. Age-associated memory impairment is mild and doesn’t include agitation. Delirium is acute and not tied to a daily cycle.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following client findings indicates delirium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preference changes aren’t delirium-specific. Suspecting poison indicates delusional confusion, a delirium sign. Blankets in warmth suggest sensory issues, not delirium. Time confusion fits delirium, but poisoning suspicion is more acute.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a physical clinical finding of depression in older adults?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased anxiety is a psychological symptom, not a physical finding, though it may accompany depression. Slowed memory and intellect are cognitive symptoms related to depression’s impact on thinking, not physical manifestations. Physical symptoms of depression can include changes in sleep, appetite, or pain, such as headaches, which are commonly reported in older adults as a somatic expression of the disorder.