ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mental health nurse is caring for a newly admitted client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying precipitating factors for rituals is the first step to understand triggers, enabling an effective, tailored care plan for OCD management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lithium 300 mg PO every 8 hr. Available is lithium carbonate 150 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Desired dose (300 mg) divided by capsule strength (150 mg) equals 2 capsules per dose, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is preparing to administer morning medication to a client who has been taking lithium for 2 weeks and has a current lithium level of 1.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A lithium level of 1.0 mEq/L is within the therapeutic range (0.6-1.2 mEq/L), indicating it’s safe to administer the morning dose without concerns of toxicity or refusal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is about to undergo surgery for benign prostatic hypertrophy. The client states
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflecting 'I’m hearing that you are concerned' shows empathy, validates the client’s fear, and encourages further discussion, building trust.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of conversion disorder. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conversion disorder involves involuntary sensory or motor loss without neurologic cause, distinguishing it from paranoia, somatic preoccupation, or mania.