ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health Chamberlain 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the admission laboratory values for a client who has a history of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe hypokalemia (
B) at 2.8 mEq/L risks cardiac arrhythmias, making it urgent. Mild anemia (
A), low chloride (
C), and elevated amylase (
D) are less immediate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has several new prescriptions for psychotropic medications. The client tells the nurse that she has always had trouble following a medication regimen. What should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring difficulties (
D) identifies barriers to tailor solutions. Effort (
A) dismisses, past (
B) and fine (
C) offer false reassurance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations. What should the nurse say first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking content (
C) assesses safety risks first. Acknowledging (
A) and frequency (
B) follow, and illness explanation (
D) may dismiss.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a newly-admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A structured schedule (
D) reduces anxiety and ritual time. Limiting rituals (
A) increases distress, stimulation (
B) triggers, and negative reinforcement (
C) worsens anxiety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse facilitating a group therapy session is listening to clients discuss their coping strategies when feeling stressed. Which of the following statements indicate adaptive coping? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Progressive muscle relaxation (
A) and social support (E) reduce stress effectively. Oversleeping (
B) disrupts rhythms, distraction (
C) avoids root causes, and isolation (
D) increases loneliness.