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 assisting in the care of a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote a therapeutic environment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Specific explanations provide structure and reduce confusion in mania. Dayroom time (
A) may overstimulate, free choice (
B) risks poor decisions, and exercise (
D) needs control.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer sertraline 50 mg PO once daily to a client who has a depressive disorder. Available is sertraline oral solution 20 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: 2.5
Rationale: Calculation: 50 mg ÷ 20 mg/mL = 2.5 mL. This ensures the correct dose based on concentration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has schizophrenia. The nurse should clarify the prescription for ___ due to the client’s ___
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clozapine risks agranulocytosis; a low WBC count (e.g., 4,800/mm³) requires clarification to prevent severe complications.