ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a mental health unit is admitting a female client who has anorexia nervosa. The admission vital signs are as follows: Heart rate 52/min
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood pressure of 84/50 mm Hg indicates hypotension, a critical issue in anorexia nervosa due to low blood volume, requiring immediate attention over bradycardia or hypothermia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 19-year-old client in the emergency department who reports passing out while at school. The vital signs are as follows: BP 84/48 mm Hg, Pulse rate 48/min, Respiratory rate 16/min, Temperature 36.4° C (97.5 F). A nurse is assessing the client for manifestations of anorexia nervosa.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Brittle hair, lanugo, food preoccupation, and fatigue are expected in anorexia nervosa due to malnutrition and psychological focus, unlike self-perceived thinness.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CBT helps clients identify and modify negative thought patterns to improve emotions and behaviors, unlike focusing solely on past experiences or requiring medication.