ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a crisis intervention for acute anxiety. Which of the following actions should be the nurse's highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protecting the client from injury addresses the imminent risk of harm due to impaired decision-making and physiological agitation in acute anxiety, prioritizing safety above other interventions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a crisis intervention for acute anxiety. Which of the following actions should be the nurse's highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protecting the client from injury is the highest priority due to the risk of impaired judgment and physiological responses in acute anxiety, establishing safety as the foundation for further care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is about to undergo a left lobectomy to treat lung cancer. The client expresses fear and regret about her past smoking habit. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's fear and inviting discussion validates their emotions, promotes coping, and strengthens the nurse-client relationship, addressing their immediate needs.