ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health Chamberlain 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking lithium levels in 3-5 days (
C) ensures therapeutic range due to its narrow index. Diuretics (
A) aren’t routine, weight gain (
B) isn’t toxicity, and discontinuation (
D) isn’t standard.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client to an acute mental health unit following a suicide attempt. The client has a history of depression, substance abuse, and anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: One-to-one observation (
D) ensures safety post-suicide attempt.
Toxicology (
A), scale (
B), and contract (
C) follow safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is making a home visit for a 16-year-old adolescent who attempted suicide. Which of the following behaviors should alert the nurse that the adolescent still has suicidal intent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giving away possessions (
D) signals suicidal intent. Peer preference (
A), silence (
B), and TV meals (
C) are less concerning.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and notices changes in the client’s behavior. Which of the following behaviors is the nurse’s priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Meaningless phrases (
A) indicate worsening psychosis, requiring urgent reporting. Refusal (
B), substance (
C), and energy (
D) are less immediate.