ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has dementia and exhibits wandering behavior. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: A room near the nurse’s station allows monitoring, and door alarms enhance safety without restraints, supporting dementia care principles.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for diazepam. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol potentiates diazepam’s CNS depression, increasing risks like sedation or respiratory issues, making avoidance critical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of alcohol use disorder and is admitted with delirium tremens. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Seizures are a hallmark of delirium tremens due to severe alcohol withdrawal, unlike bradycardia or improved memory.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale:
Tooth erosion from vomiting and hypokalemia from electrolyte loss are common in bulimia nervosa, unlike significant weight loss or lanugo, seen more in anorexia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer olanzapine 10 mg IM to a client. The available medication is olanzapine 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Desired dose (10 mg) divided by concentration (5 mg/mL) equals 2 mL.