ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2023 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: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia results from purging (vomiting, laxatives), depleting potassium. A is less common, C and D are more typical of anorexia nervosa.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving acute care for the treatment of a substance use disorder. With which of the following actions is the nurse demonstrating the ethical principle of veracity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Veracity involves truthfulness; reinforcing medication adverse effects exemplifies this. A is beneficence, B is confidentiality, D is autonomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about client confidentiality. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients retain privacy rights post-death under HIPAA. A violates need-to-know, B misstates consent rules, and D breaches confidentiality.
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: C
Rationale: Exploiting others is a core feature of antisocial personality disorder. A, B, and D align with other disorders (anxiety, depression, schizophrenia).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for multiple clients on a mental health unit. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aggressive behavior (yelling, throwing) poses an immediate risk, requiring priority. A, C, and D indicate agitation but not immediate danger.