ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale:
Tooth erosion from vomiting and hypokalemia from electrolyte loss are common in bulimia nervosa, unlike significant weight loss or lanugo, seen more in anorexia.
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 who has generalized anxiety disorder and a new prescription for escitalopram. Which of the following should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Escitalopram may initially worsen anxiety as serotonin levels adjust, a common SSRI effect to monitor.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale:
Tooth erosion from vomiting and hypokalemia from electrolyte loss are common in bulimia nervosa, unlike significant weight loss or lanugo, seen more in anorexia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 40 mg PO daily. The amount available is fluoxetine 20 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 10
Rationale: Desired dose (40 mg) divided by concentration (20 mg/5 mL) equals 2, then multiplied by 5 mL equals 10 mL, rounded to the nearest whole number.