ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is about to undergo a left lobectomy to treat lung cancer. The client expresses fear and regret about her past smoking habit. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's fear and inviting discussion validates their emotions, promotes coping, and strengthens the nurse-client relationship, addressing their immediate needs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer olanzapine 10 mg IM to a client. The available medication is olanzapine 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Desired dose (10 mg) divided by concentration (5 mg/mL) equals 2 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of alcohol use disorder and is admitted with delirium tremens. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Seizures are a hallmark of delirium tremens due to severe alcohol withdrawal, unlike bradycardia or improved memory.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of panic disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect during a panic attack?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sense of impending doom is a classic panic attack symptom due to intense fear, unlike detachment or stable vitals.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder.Since her admission 3 days ago, she has not put on clean clothes, washed her hair, or participated in any of the unit activities. On this day, the nurse observes that she is wearing clean clothes and has combed her hair. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Observing 'I see that you have on clean clothes and have combed your hair' is non-judgmental, invites conversation, and validates effort without assuming mood or intent.