ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health Chamberlain 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing the possible physical effects of alcohol withdrawal with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following effects should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Seizures (
A), tremors (
C), and hallucinations (
D) are common withdrawal effects due to CNS hyperexcitability. Nystagmus (
B) is not typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of mild anxiety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Irritability (
C) is typical of mild anxiety. Insomnia (
A) and chest pain (
B) suggest moderate to severe, and incoherent speech (
D) severe anxiety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for lorazepam 0.5 mg. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disorientation (
A) in older adults on lorazepam signals serious CNS depression, needing urgent reporting. Anxiety (
B), vision (
C), and anorexia (
D) are less critical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has schizophrenia and experiences paranoia with aggressive behavior. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Seclusion for hallucinations (
A) ensures safety if aggression escalates. Minimizing supervision (
B) risks harm, denying delusions (
C) invalidates, and limiting groups (
D) is secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who begins to yell and scream at staff members. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Seclusion with observation (
D) de-escalates safely and prioritizes monitoring. Restraints (
A) and medication (
B) are last resorts, and talking (
C) is ineffective during agitation.