ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Making a personal introduction at each interaction helps establish connection and reduce confusion for clients with dementia, who often have short-term memory loss.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a mental health clinic is collecting data from a client to determine the client's risk for suicide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for suicide?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Access to guns in the home, terminal liver cancer, and alcohol use disorder are significant risk factors for suicide. Guns increase lethality, terminal illness causes distress, and alcohol impairs judgment and increases impulsivity, all elevating suicide risk.
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Nurses' Notes
0800: Client is 3 days postoperative. Currently disoriented to time and place, oriented to self. Client is displaying disorganized thinking, a lack of attention when spoken to, and rambling speech that is incoherent at times. Client attempts to get out of bed without assistance. Changes in client's behavior began the prior evening and client has been awake most of the night. Client has refused to eat or drink since the previous day. Intake and output from previous day: 250 mL intake, 2,500 mL output. Call placed to provider to report findings.
0830: IV fluids initiated by RN. Urine and blood samples collected per provider's prescription. Client continues to be restless.
Vital Signs
• Heart rate: 115/min
• Respiratory rate: 20/min
• Blood pressure: 90/65 mm Hg
• Temperature: 38.6°C (101.5°F)
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is postoperative.Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 arameters the nurse should monitor to collect data about the client's progress.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Delirium fits acute postoperative confusion. Family presence reassures, fluid monitoring addresses dehydration, and tracking fall risk and sleep assess safety and recovery.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is participating in a community program about eating disorders. Which of the following information about bulimia nervosa should the nurse include in the presentation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Individuals with bulimia nervosa often maintain an average or ideal body weight, making the disorder less visible. This highlights a key characteristic for community education.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a pediatric clinic. Which of the following clients is at highest risk for physical abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Toddlers with chronic illnesses like cystic fibrosis may be at higher risk for physical abuse due to the increased stress and demands on caregivers. This vulnerability elevates their risk compared to typically developing peers.