ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale:
Tooth erosion from vomiting and hypokalemia from electrolyte loss are common in bulimia nervosa, unlike significant weight loss or lanugo, seen more in anorexia.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Discussing the trauma aids processing, and relaxation techniques reduce hyperarousal, key PTSD interventions, unlike routine sedation or isolation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia about risperidone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Risperidone commonly causes weight gain, a key side effect to monitor, unlike curing schizophrenia or taking it PRN.