ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and is starting treatment with an SSRI. The client asks
Correct Answer:
Rationale: SSRIs typically take 2–4 weeks to improve depressive symptoms as serotonin levels adjust, unlike immediate effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has dementia and exhibits wandering behavior. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: A room near the nurse’s station allows monitoring, and door alarms enhance safety without restraints, supporting dementia care principles.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for diazepam. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol potentiates diazepam’s CNS depression, increasing risks like sedation or respiratory issues, making avoidance critical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of alcohol use disorder and is admitted with delirium tremens. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Seizures are a hallmark of delirium tremens due to severe alcohol withdrawal, unlike bradycardia or improved memory.