ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a mental health unit is admitting a female client who has anorexia nervosa. The admission vital signs are as follows: Heart rate 52/min
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood pressure of 84/50 mm Hg indicates hypotension, a critical issue in anorexia nervosa due to low blood volume, requiring immediate attention over bradycardia or hypothermia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of panic disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect during a panic attack?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sense of impending doom is a classic panic attack symptom due to intense fear, unlike detachment or stable vitals.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of substance use disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of withdrawal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tremors are a common withdrawal symptom due to nervous system hyperactivity, unlike increased appetite or improved mood, which are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
A client undergoing burn debridement states
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inviting the client to share their perspective by saying 'Tell me more about that' demonstrates a willingness to listen and understand, building trust and rapport. It promotes exploration of feelings, helping the client process emotions and feel understood, while gathering information to tailor care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 2 mg IV push to a client. The available medication is lorazepam 4 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: Desired dose (2 mg) divided by concentration (4 mg/mL) equals 0.5 mL, rounded to the nearest tenth.