ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 14-year-old who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following 5 assessment findings require immediate follow-up?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Phosphate, sodium, magnesium, and glucose imbalances, plus delayed capillary refill, signal severe malnutrition risks in anorexia nervosa, requiring urgent attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 50 mg PO every 6 hr to a client who has acute dystonia. The available medication is diphenhydramine 25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Desired dose (50 mg) divided by available strength (25 mg/tablet) equals 2 tablets per dose to treat acute dystonia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amantadine 150 mg PO every 12 hr. The available medication is amantadine 50 mg/5 mL syrup. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 15
Rationale: Desired dose (150 mg) divided by concentration (50 mg/5 mL) equals 3, then multiplied by 5 mL equals 15 mL per dose.