ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. The nurse is assessing the client during a follow-up visit. Which of the following findings indicate a therapeutic response to the treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Normal potassium, ECG, and increased BMI indicate improved nutrition and heart health, key signs of therapeutic response in anorexia nervosa.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department (ED). The client comes to the ED via ambulance. The client has a history of bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. Select the 3 prescriptions that the nurse should anticipate for this client.
Correct Answer: A,E,G
Rationale: IV sodium chloride ensures hydration, naloxone addresses potential overdose, and ECT stabilizes severe mania, appropriate for acute mania management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client. The client is an 18-year-old admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit after passing out at home. The client reports using laxatives and 'making myself throw up after eating' for about 6 months. After reviewing the client's medical record and new diagnostic results
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laxative use and vomiting lead to magnesium loss, increasing hypomagnesemia risk, more directly tied to these behaviors than renal or heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient setting is caring for a client. The client presents with feelings of anxiety and depression. They recently started smoking marijuana as that is what their "new friends do all the time". They admit to using laxatives frequently and unning for 1 hr after eating a very large meal, which happens at least 9 times a week. They were recently arrested for stealing make-up from a local department store and acknowledge that this "is the first time I was caught". Complete the diagram by specifying what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bulimia nervosa fits the binge-purge and laxative use; actions include monitoring electrolyte levels and frequency of compensatory behaviors to assess progress and health risks.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a recent diagnosis of conduct disorder. The client has demonstrated episodic aggression toward animals and humans
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Guilt, rule acknowledgment, and positive school attitude show empathy, boundary acceptance, and behavioral improvement, indicating treatment progress.