ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Cold extremities (
A), lanugo (
B), tooth erosion (
C), and hypotension (
D) result from malnutrition and purging in anorexia. Diarrhea (E) is less common; constipation is typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Hypomagnesemia (
A), muscle wasting (
B), and hypokalemia (
D) stem from purging in bulimia. Lanugo (
C) is specific to anorexia’s extreme weight loss.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following client statements indicates that the client is experiencing a command hallucination?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Command hallucinations direct actions, like quitting eating (
A). B is a delusion, C is a visual hallucination, and D is paranoia, not commands.
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 in a mental health clinic is collecting data from a client to determine the client’s risk for suicide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for suicide? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Guns (
A), past attempts (
B), alcohol disorder (
D), and terminal illness (E) increase suicide risk. Marriage (
C) is typically protective unless troubled.