ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following conditions have a higher incidence among refugees?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While personality disorders can occur among refugees, they are not reported to have a higher incidence among this population compared to the host population. Depression is reported to have a higher incidence among refugees compared to the host population. The stressful and traumatic experiences that refugees often endure can contribute to the development of mental health issues such as depression. Sexual abuse can occur among refugees, but it is not reported to have a higher incidence among this population compared to the host population. Schizophrenia can occur among refugees, but it is not reported to have a higher incidence among this population compared to the host population.
Question 2 of 5
What is the most common behavior exhibited by adolescents with depression, as per the school health nurse's knowledge?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: While loss of interest in activities can be a symptom of depression, it is not the most common behavior exhibited by adolescents with depression. Mood swings can occur in adolescents with depression, but they are not the most common behavior. Depressed mood is a symptom of depression, but it is not the most common behavior exhibited by adolescents with depression. Irritable moods and acting out are the most common behaviors exhibited by adolescents with depression, as per the school health nurse's knowledge.
Question 3 of 5
The ability to share in a client's life is defined by which of the following terms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sympathy refers to the ability to understand what a person is feeling. However, it doesn't necessarily involve sharing in a client's life. Trust is an essential component of a therapeutic relationship, but it doesn't specifically define the ability to share in a client's life. Mutuality might suggest a reciprocal relationship, but it doesn't specifically refer to the ability to share in a client's life. Empathy in nursing is the ability to see, understand, and share your patient's feelings and views on a more personal level and without being judgmental. This makes it the most fitting answer as it involves sharing in a client's life.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse enters the room of a male patient who exhibits suspicious behavior. The patient yells, 'Stay away from my closet!' What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When a patient exhibits suspicious behavior and specifically warns the nurse to stay away from a particular area, such as a closet, the most appropriate action is to avoid approaching the closet. This approach respects the patient's personal space and can help de-escalate potential agitation or aggression.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a client who has been involuntarily admitted for psychiatric treatment. What information about involuntary commitment should the nurse share with the client's family?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While a psychiatrist may be involved in the decision to commit a client involuntarily, simply stating that the client's behavior is irrational does not provide sufficient information about the reasons for commitment (no reference). Involuntary commitment typically occurs when a person's mental illness makes them a danger to themselves or others. It is essential for the nurse to communicate this crucial information to the client's family to help them understand the necessity of treatment. The inability to manage daily life affairs may be a factor in considering involuntary commitment, but it is not the primary reason for such a decision (no reference). Accusation of a legal offense is not directly related to involuntary commitment for psychiatric treatment, which focuses on the client's mental health and potential risk to self or others (no reference).