ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mental health nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for clonazepam. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse plan to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clonazepam, a benzodiazepine, commonly causes amnesia or inability to recall events due to its effects on memory, making it a key adverse effect to monitor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing a community health education class about suicide prevention. Which of the following should the nurse identify as risk factors for suicide? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Schizophrenia increases suicide risk due to hopelessness and psychosis; alcohol and substance use disorders heighten impulsivity and despair; age over 65 correlates with higher rates due to isolation and health issues. Pregnancy and marriage are generally protective.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse at a mental health clinic is caring for a client.The client reports they have been overeating since they were 14 years old. The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record.Based on the information, which of the following actions should the nurse take?For each potential action, specify if the potential action is anticipated or contraindicated for the client
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Small meals, meal planning, and journaling address overeating; adjusting medication, daily weighing, and potassium lack evidence without further data.
Question 4 of 5
A mental health nurse is assessing the suicide risk of a group of clients on a mental health unit. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having a risk factor for a suicide attempt?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression is a major suicide risk factor due to hopelessness and despair, unlike family support, pregnancy, or friendships, which are typically protective.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of opioid use disorder and is experiencing withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methadone reduces opioid withdrawal symptoms by acting on opioid receptors, unlike naloxone (reversal) or lorazepam (anxiety).