ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health Chamberlain 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Short rest periods (
B) manage energy in mania. Groups (
A) and stimulation (
C) overwhelm, and seclusion (
D) is restrictive.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypomania. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Euphoria (
C) is a hallmark of hypomania. Retardation (
A) and low esteem (
B) suggest depression, and hallucinations (
D) are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the admission laboratory values for a client who has a history of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe hypokalemia (
B) at 2.8 mEq/L risks cardiac arrhythmias, making it urgent. Mild anemia (
A), low chloride (
C), and elevated amylase (
D) are less immediate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is attending to a client experiencing acute anxiety. Which of the following actions should the nurse undertake? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Rapport (
A) builds trust, and validation (
D) aids anxiety management. Avoiding eye contact (
B) shows disinterest, and high-pitched voice (
C) escalates tension.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking lithium levels in 3-5 days (
C) ensures therapeutic range due to its narrow index. Diuretics (
A) aren’t routine, weight gain (
B) isn’t toxicity, and discontinuation (
D) isn’t standard.