ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who was admitted with heart failure. The nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider as an indication of delirium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluctuating orientation, where alertness and confusion vary rapidly, is a hallmark of delirium, unlike the steady decline in dementia or consistent mood in depression. Obsessive behaviors may occur but aren’t specific to delirium.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and whose admission was voluntary. For which of the following interventions should the nurse confirm that the client has given informed consent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Experimental medications require explicit informed consent due to their unapproved status and associated risks, unlike routine interventions like CBT, exercise, or light therapy, which fall under general treatment consent.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a new prescription for haloperidol with a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Haloperidol can cause photosensitivity, increasing sun sensitivity, a known side effect the client correctly identifies. Tinnitus, incontinence, and metallic taste are not typical side effects.
Question 5 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.