ATI PN Mental Health 2023

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse on a mental health unit is assisting with developing an in-service for staff members about legal issues. Which of the following examples should the nurse include as an example of libel?

A. Leaving a client in a wheelchair with the wheels unlocked B. Administering a medication without the client’s consent C. Threatening to apply restraints on a client who is refusing medication D. Documenting false information about a client’s substance use history

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Libel is written defamation; false documentation fits this. A is negligence, B is battery, and C is assault.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is participating in a community program about eating disorders. Which of the following information about bulimia nervosa should the nurse include in the presentation?

A. Bulimia nervosa is difficult to notice because a person might be of average or ideal body weight.' B. As long as a person is not vomiting after eating, they do not have bulimia nervosa.' C. People who have bulimia nervosa eat an average amount of food on a daily basis.' D. People who have bulimia nervosa are at risk for developing diabetes mellitus.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Normal weight in bulimia makes it less obvious. B excludes other purging methods, C misstates binge eating, and D lacks evidence for diabetes risk.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in restraints following an episode of violence. Which of the following information should the nurse document in the client’s medical record? (Select all that apply)

A. Observing range of motion of client’s extremities B. Providing opportunities for nutrition and toileting C. Attempts at less restrictive interventions D. Observation of the client once per hour E. Names of staff members caring for the client

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E

Rationale: All are required: range of motion (
A) prevents harm, nutrition/toileting (
B) meets needs, less restrictive attempts (
C) show justification, hourly observation (
D) ensures safety, and staff names (E) ensure accountability.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is collecting data for a health history from a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following clinical findings is associated with this disorder?

A. Excessively anxious B. Exploitive of others C. Blunted affect D. Withdrawn behaviors

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Exploiting others is core to ASPD. Anxiety (
A), blunted affect (
C), and withdrawal (
D) align with other disorders.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has schizophrenia. The nurse should clarify the prescription for ___ due to the client’s ___

A. clozapine B. WBC count

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Clozapine risks agranulocytosis; a low WBC count (e.g., 4,800/mm³) requires clarification to prevent severe complications.

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