ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhea is a common symptom of opioid withdrawal due to increased gastrointestinal motility as the body adjusts to the absence of opioids. A is incorrect as tachycardia is expected, not bradycardia; C (reduced movement) is opposite to the restlessness seen in withdrawal; D should be mydriasis (dilated pupils), not meiosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing information to a client about smoking cessation. Which of the following medications should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bupropion is an antidepressant shown to be effective in helping people quit smoking by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms. A, C, and D are antipsychotics not indicated for smoking cessation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who experienced physical abuse as a child. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for the client to become a perpetrator of child abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low tolerance for frustration is a risk factor for becoming a perpetrator of child abuse, as it can lead to anger and harmful actions without effective coping mechanisms. A, B, and D are protective or neutral factors, not risk factors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is to start therapy with fluoxetine. Which of the following is an expected outcome for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Improved mood is an expected outcome of fluoxetine therapy, an SSRI antidepressant that balances brain chemicals affecting mood. A, B, and C are not primary effects of fluoxetine, which targets depression, not seizures, tremors, or hallucinations.
Question 5 of 5
A client is becoming increasingly agitated, anxious, and tense. The nurse notes a clenched jaw and a change in the pitch of the client’s voice. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Verbally de-escalating the client is the first intervention, using calm communication to help the client regain control, aligning with least-restrictive principles. A, B, and D are more invasive and should be used only if de-escalation fails.