ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health Chamberlain 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing the possible physical effects of alcohol withdrawal with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following effects should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Seizures (
A), tremors (
C), and hallucinations (
D) are common withdrawal effects due to CNS hyperexcitability. Nystagmus (
B) is not typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the admission laboratory values for a client who has a history of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe hypokalemia (
B) at 2.8 mEq/L risks cardiac arrhythmias, making it urgent. Mild anemia (
A), low chloride (
C), and elevated amylase (
D) are less immediate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is in the day room of an acute care mental health facility with a group of clients who are watching television. Suddenly, one of the clients jumps up screaming and runs out of the room. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Following the client (
C) assesses safety and cause. Asking the group (
A) breaches confidentiality, delegating (
B) is unsafe, and ignoring (
D) neglects duty.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking lithium levels in 3-5 days (
C) ensures therapeutic range due to its narrow index. Diuretics (
A) aren’t routine, weight gain (
B) isn’t toxicity, and discontinuation (
D) isn’t standard.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for lorazepam 0.5 mg. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disorientation (
A) in older adults on lorazepam signals serious CNS depression, needing urgent reporting. Anxiety (
B), vision (
C), and anorexia (
D) are less critical.