ATI LPN Mental Health level 4 test I

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Exam is designed to assess students' understanding of key psychiatric concepts, therapeutic communication, and nursing interventions for mental health conditions. It covers DSM-5 criteria, psychopharmacology, and patient-centered care.

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Q1: A nurse is caring for a client who has depressive disorder, is in alcohol withdrawal, and reports a recent job loss. Which of the following should be the priority nursing intervention?

A. Refer client to mental health care provider for evaluation and treatment.

B. Assist the client to identify negative effects of chemical dependency.

C. Identify support groups in the community for long-term treatment.

D. Determine the presence and degree of suicidal risk.

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Q2: A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?

A. Methadone

B. Disulfiram

C. Risperidone

D. Lithium carbonate

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Q3: A nurse is preparing to administer amitriptyline 150 mg PO. The amount available is amitriptyline 75 mg/ tablet. 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.)

A. 2

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Q4: The nurse is assessing the drinking history of a client with a history of alcohol abuse. The client is being admitted after being found unresponsive in a public place. Which statement would indicate the use of defense mechanisms?

A. "I have no intention to stop drinking. I like the way it makes me feel."

B. "I have tried so many times to stop drinking. It is so hard."

C. I don't really have a problem with alcohol. I've just been having a streak of bad luck lately."

D. "I really need some help. My drinking is tearing my family apart."

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Q5: A nurse manager is reviewing a recent client report related to a staff nurse. Which of the following behaviors by a nurse at work might be red flags for a substance use disorder?

A. Increased irritability towards supervisors, outspokenness regarding work issues, increased attendance at staff meetings.

B. Crying, sharing personal details of relationship problems, monopolizing conversations.

C. Volunteering for overtime on a continual basis, avoiding having a witness to wasting narcotics, needing to be alone in the medication room when preparing medications.

D. Increased cheerfulness, increased energy, helping other nurses on the shift.

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Total Questions: 39 practice questions

Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)

Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams

Domain: Mental Health

Last Updated: Nov 29, 2025

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