ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has bipolar disorder and has a new prescription for lithium. To address possible adverse effects, the nurse should include that which of the following laboratory values will be monitored while the client is taking this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lithium can affect sodium levels, requiring monitoring to prevent toxicity. A, B, and D are not typically impacted by lithium.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and reports only sleeping a few hours each night. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to promote sleep?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting caffeine, a stimulant, improves sleep. A disrupts sleep patterns, B affects nighttime sleep, and C causes discomfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has antisocial personality disorder and alcohol dependency. The nurse should encourage the client to participate in which of the following groups?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dual diagnosis treatment addresses both mental health and substance use disorders, fitting this client’s needs. A, B, and D are less specific or appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Manipulative behaviors, splitting, impulsiveness, and lack of empathy are hallmarks of antisocial personality disorder. A is linked to obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a mental health clinic is collecting data from a client to determine the client’s risk for suicide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for suicide? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Alcohol use disorder, access to guns, family history of suicide, and terminal illness increase suicide risk. Being married (
B) is a protective factor.