ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking lithium. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as early manifestations of lithium toxicity? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Early lithium toxicity includes incoordination (
A), nausea (
C), and confusion (E) due to neurological and gastrointestinal effects; polyuria (
B) is later, and convulsions (
D) indicate severe toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac arrhythmias pose a risk during ECT due to cardiovascular effects of stimulation, requiring stabilization before proceeding, unlike the other conditions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who states, 'I am so worried about everything, and I can’t seem to sit still, even when I eat.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inviting discussion about worries encourages expression and assessment of anxiety, fostering a therapeutic response unlike dismissal, minimization, or directive focus on eating.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who becomes extremely agitated and asks if they can go to a separate room to be alone for an hour. The nurse should document which of the following de-escalation techniques in the client’s medical record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Timeout allows the client to self-regulate in a calm space, a de-escalation technique, unlike restraint or holds, which are more restrictive.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer duloxetine 120 mg PO once daily to a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Available is duloxetine 30 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Dose (120 mg) / Capsule strength (30 mg) = 4 capsules, a whole number as required.