ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: D
Rationale: Hypokalemia (low potassium) is common in bulimia nervosa due to purging behaviors like vomiting, which depletes electrolytes. Lanugo is more associated with anorexia, and muscle wasting or hypomagnesemia are less characteristic.
Question 2 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: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Alcohol use disorder (
B) impairs judgment, sibling history (
C) increases perceived acceptability, gun access (
D) heightens lethality risk, and terminal illness (E) fosters despair—all suicide risk factors. Marriage (
A) is protective.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering lithium with meals reduces gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and stabilizes absorption, minimizing peak serum levels. Potassium adjustment, calorie increase, and hypoglycemia monitoring are not standard lithium interventions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a health history from a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following clinical findings is associated with this disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exploiting others is a core ASPD trait, reflecting manipulation for gain, unlike anxiety, withdrawal, or blunted affect, which are not characteristic.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Manipulative behaviors (
A) and lack of empathy (
C) are hallmark ASPD traits, reflecting exploitation and disregard for others. Preoccupation with details, splitting, and impulsiveness are less characteristic.