ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypokalemia (low potassium) is common in bulimia nervosa due to purging behaviors like vomiting, which depletes electrolytes. Lanugo is more associated with anorexia, and muscle wasting or hypomagnesemia are less characteristic.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA). Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The PSDA allows verbal designation of a durable power of attorney, reflecting patient autonomy rights, unlike age limits, witness mandates, or mental health exclusions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is assisting with developing an in-service for staff members about legal issues. Which of the following examples should the nurse include as an example of libel?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Libel involves written false statements damaging reputation, like falsifying substance use history, unlike consent issues, negligence, or threats, which are different legal concerns.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who becomes extremely agitated and asks if they can go to a separate room to be alone for an hour. The nurse should document which of the following de-escalation techniques in the client’s medical record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Timeout allows the client to self-regulate in a calm space, a de-escalation technique, unlike restraint or holds, which are more restrictive.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote a therapeutic environment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Specific explanations aid comprehension in mania, where concentration is impaired, creating a therapeutic environment unlike unstructured choices or overstimulation.