ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a depressive disorder about fluoxetine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, commonly causes decreased sex drive and appetite loss, key side effects to include in teaching, unlike rapid symptom relief or drooling.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clozapine 300 mg PO daily to a client who has schizophrenia. The amount available is clozapine 200 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale: Desired dose (300 mg) divided by tablet strength (200 mg) equals 1.5 tablets, rounded to the nearest tenth.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of anorexia nervosa and is refusing to eat. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Offering choices empowers the client, and sitting during meals provides support, encouraging intake without force.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a sexual assault. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anger is a common response to trauma like sexual assault, stemming from feelings of violation, betrayal, or injustice. It can manifest as irritability, aggression, or withdrawal, making it an expected finding in PTSD.