ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department (ED). The client comes to the ED via ambulance. The client has a history of bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. Select the 3 prescriptions that the nurse should anticipate for this client.
Correct Answer: A,E,G
Rationale: IV sodium chloride ensures hydration, naloxone addresses potential overdose, and ECT stabilizes severe mania, appropriate for acute mania management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Fear of abandonment and impulsivity are hallmark BPD traits due to emotional dysregulation and identity issues, unlike consistent mood or employment stability.
Question 3 of 5
A mental health nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The client received a telephone call that was upsetting
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking with the client at a slower pace provides support, regulates breathing, and distracts from anxiety, offering a calming effect without restricting movement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 14-year-old who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following 5 assessment findings require immediate follow-up?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Phosphate, sodium, magnesium, and glucose imbalances, plus delayed capillary refill, signal severe malnutrition risks in anorexia nervosa, requiring urgent attention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking what the voices say helps assess content and risk (e.g., command hallucinations), guiding intervention, unlike dismissing or ignoring, which may increase distress.