ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health Chamberlain 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of mild anxiety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Irritability (
C) is typical of mild anxiety. Insomnia (
A) and chest pain (
B) suggest moderate to severe, and incoherent speech (
D) severe anxiety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a history of depression about a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sedation (
B) is a common fluoxetine side effect, showing understanding. Water (
A) isn’t specific, sex drive (
C) may decrease, and improvement takes weeks (
D).
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has reviewed the client’s electronic health record. Which of the following client findings require immediate follow-up by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Sodium (
C) risks hyponatremia with naltrexone, and hepatitis (
D) affects fluoxetine safety due to liver risk. Sexual behaviors (
A) and hospitalizations (
B) are less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a middle-aged client whose partner died seven months ago. Which of the following findings indicate that the client is experiencing maladaptive grieving?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inability to return to work (
C) suggests severe functional impairment. Weight loss (
A) and sleep issues (
D) are common, and grave visits (
B) are normal grieving.