ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 5 mg IM to a client. The available medication is haloperidol 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: Desired dose (5 mg) divided by concentration (10 mg/mL) equals 0.5 mL, rounded to the nearest tenth.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of substance use disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of withdrawal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tremors are a common withdrawal symptom due to nervous system hyperactivity, unlike increased appetite or improved mood, which are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and is starting treatment with an SSRI. The client asks
Correct Answer:
Rationale: SSRIs typically take 2–4 weeks to improve depressive symptoms as serotonin levels adjust, unlike immediate effects.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has dementia and exhibits wandering behavior. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: A room near the nurse’s station allows monitoring, and door alarms enhance safety without restraints, supporting dementia care principles.