ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health Chamberlain 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has reviewed the client’s electronic health record. Which of the following client findings require immediate follow-up by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Sodium (
C) risks hyponatremia with naltrexone, and hepatitis (
D) affects fluoxetine safety due to liver risk. Sexual behaviors (
A) and hospitalizations (
B) are less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is attending to a client experiencing acute anxiety. Which of the following actions should the nurse undertake? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Rapport (
A) builds trust, and validation (
D) aids anxiety management. Avoiding eye contact (
B) shows disinterest, and high-pitched voice (
C) escalates tension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client to an acute mental health unit following a suicide attempt. The client has a history of depression, substance abuse, and anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: One-to-one observation (
D) ensures safety post-suicide attempt.
Toxicology (
A), scale (
B), and contract (
C) follow safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who begins to yell and scream at staff members. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Seclusion with observation (
D) de-escalates safely and prioritizes monitoring. Restraints (
A) and medication (
B) are last resorts, and talking (
C) is ineffective during agitation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Short rest periods (
B) manage energy in mania. Groups (
A) and stimulation (
C) overwhelm, and seclusion (
D) is restrictive.