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 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 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and is taking buspirone. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hallucinations are a serious adverse effect of buspirone, requiring immediate reporting to the provider, unlike minor effects like sweating or appetite changes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has bipolar disorder and is taking lithium. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blurred vision indicates lithium toxicity (levels >1.5 mEq/L), a serious symptom requiring immediate reporting, unlike fine tremors or thirst, which are common side effects.