ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has bradycardia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bradycardia (<60 BPM) reduces cardiac output, impairing cerebral perfusion and causing lightheadedness. Volume deficit may cause tachycardia, not bradycardia. Anxiety typically increases heart rate. Fever raises heart rate to meet metabolic demand, not lowers it. Lightheadedness reflects inadequate brain oxygenation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about documenting blood pressure. The nurse should include documenting which of the following information?
Correct Answer: B, C, E
Rationale: Documenting interventions (
B), patient response (
C), and site (E) ensures care continuity and accuracy (e.g., arm vs. leg affects readings). Frequency (
A) and person (
D) are useful but less critical for immediate clinical decisions. B, C, E are essential per nursing standards.
Question 3 of 5
The use of cocaine is higher in which group of people?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hispanic Americans: While substance use varies among populations, Hispanic Americans do not have the highest reported rates of cocaine use. Whites: In terms of drug use by race, White Americans have the highest rates of drug use and abuse. This is likely due to a variety of factors, including socio-economic status, access to drugs, and cultural factors. Asian Americans: Asian Americans typically report lower rates of cocaine use compared to other groups. African Americans: African Americans report lower lifetime use of cocaine, at 8.5%, compared to White Americans (17.6%) and Hispanics (11.1%).
Question 4 of 5
The most therapeutic caregiver intervention for a client with anger and aggression is which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Share findings with other caregivers. Sharing information with other caregivers is important for continuity of care but is not a direct intervention for managing anger and aggression. Set limits on client behaviors. Setting limits on behavior is necessary, but it should be done within the context of a trusting relationship. Establish and maintain a trusting relationship: Building a trusting relationship is the foundation for effective therapeutic interventions, including managing anger and aggression. Offer prn medication: Offering prn medication can help manage symptoms but should be part of a broader therapeutic strategy.
Question 5 of 5
A person has drunk a large amount of alcohol over a short time. Which of the following can result from ingesting a large amount of alcohol?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased body temperature: Alcohol consumption typically causes vasodilation, which can lead to a decrease in body temperature, not an increase. Cardiac dysrhythmias: Large amounts of alcohol can affect the heart's electrical system, leading to cardiac dysrhythmias. Hypotension: Alcohol is a vasodilator, which can lead to a drop in blood pressure (hypotension). Bradycardia: Alcohol typically causes tachycardia (increased heart rate), not bradycardia (decreased heart rate).