ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bradycardia, a slow heart rate, is expected in anorexia nervosa as the body conserves energy due to malnutrition, unlike hyperactive bowels or hypertension.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. The client was admitted for medical stabilization due to a deteriorating condition that requires supervised refeeding. The client's weight is currently at 73% of ideal body weight. Select the three findings that require immediate follow-up:
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Low magnesium, phosphate, and potassium levels (1.7 mg/dL, 2.5 mg/dL, 3.5 mmol/L) indicate electrolyte imbalances from malnutrition and refeeding risks, needing urgent follow-up.
Question 3 of 5
A client with paranoid schizophrenia believes evil spirits are being summoned by a local minister and verbally threatens to bomb a local church. The psychiatric nurse notifies the local minister. The psychiatric nurse has:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Notifying the minister fulfills the duty to warn and protect, a legal and ethical obligation to prevent harm when a credible threat is made, superseding confidentiality.
Question 4 of 5
A mental health nurse on an inpatient eating disorders unit is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa and has a body mass index of 16.7. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring tracks progress, and small frequent meals manage nutrition without overwhelming the client, supporting recovery in anorexia nervosa.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lithium 300 mg PO every 8 hr. Available is lithium carbonate 150 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Desired dose (300 mg) divided by capsule strength (150 mg) equals 2 capsules per dose, rounded to the nearest whole number.