ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental Health Chamberlain 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has reviewed the client’s electronic health record. Which of the following client findings require immediate follow-up by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Sodium (
C) risks hyponatremia with naltrexone, and hepatitis (
D) affects fluoxetine safety due to liver risk. Sexual behaviors (
A) and hospitalizations (
B) are less urgent.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder (BPD). What should the nurse monitor in the client’s Medication Administration Record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Compliance (
A) is critical in BPD due to impulsivity affecting adherence. Reactions (
B), interactions (
C), and adjustments (
D) are secondary.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is in the day room of an acute care mental health facility with a group of clients who are watching television. Suddenly, one of the clients jumps up screaming and runs out of the room. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Following the client (
C) assesses safety and cause. Asking the group (
A) breaches confidentiality, delegating (
B) is unsafe, and ignoring (
D) neglects duty.