ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was placed in four-point restraints by the nursing staff following an episode of violent behavior. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hourly documentation ensures safety and legal compliance, though B (every 2 hours) is also correct per guidelines; A is prioritized for monitoring frequency. C neglects care, and D delays reassessment beyond typical 4-hour reviews.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer duloxetine 120 mg PO once daily to a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Available is duloxetine 30 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use trailing zeros.)
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Calculation: 120 mg ÷ 30 mg = 4 capsules. This ensures the correct dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports drinking alcoholic beverages daily but has not consumed alcohol in the last 24 hours. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of alcohol withdrawal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Double vision is a neurological symptom of alcohol withdrawal. Bradycardia (
A) contrasts with tachycardia, and drowsiness (
C) contrasts with agitation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA). Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The PSDA allows verbal designation of a power of attorney, reflecting autonomy. A varies by state, B misstates applicability, and C is false as directives apply universally.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has bipolar disorder and has a new prescription for lithium. To address possible adverse effects, the nurse should include that which of the following laboratory values will be monitored while the client is taking this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lithium can elevate uric acid, risking gout, requiring monitoring. Sodium (
A) affects lithium levels but isn’t primary, liver (
B) isn’t key, and ESR (
D) is unrelated.