ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client and notes a serum lithium level of $1.6 \mathrm{mEq} / \mathrm{L}$. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A lithium level of $1.6 \mathrm{mEq} / \mathrm{L}$ indicates mild to moderate toxicity, typically causing gastrointestinal issues like nausea and neurological symptoms like poor coordination. Lip smacking relates to tardive dyskinesia, blurred vision and jerking movements occur in severe toxicity, and fever with blood pressure changes suggest other conditions.
Question 2 of 5
A community health nurse is creating a presentation about mood disorders for a local support group. The nurse should include which of the following as a risk factor for suicide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Job loss increases suicide risk due to financial stress and reduced self-esteem. Extracurricular activities and stability are protective, and cautious behavior doesn’t directly elevate risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has avoidant personality disorder. Which of the following types of therapy should the nurse anticipate for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Interpersonal therapy improves social skills and self-esteem in avoidant personality disorder. Dialectical behavior therapy targets borderline issues, and medications aren’t primary treatments.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking fluphenazine and is experiencing tardive dyskinesia. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Valbenazine is approved for tardive dyskinesia, regulating dopamine to reduce movements. Fluoxetine treats depression, diphenhydramine helps acute dystonia, and naloxone reverses opioids.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has borderline personality disorder. The client reports being a single parent caring for two toddlers. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering information about a support group provides the client with resources to manage stress and improve parenting skills, which is appropriate without evidence of abuse or neglect. Notifying child protective services requires evidence of harm, suggesting relatives take the children is premature, and exposing toddlers to a psychiatric unit may be distressing.