ATI Mental Health Questions

Question 1 of 5

What assessment findings would indicate lithium toxicity in a patient hospitalized for an acute manic episode?

A. Shortness of breath, gastrointestinal distress, chronic cough B. Ataxia, severe hypotension, large volume of dilute urine C. Gastrointestinal distress, thirst, nystagmus D. Electroencephalographic changes, chest pain, dizziness

Question 2 of 5

Ted, a former executive, is now unemployed due to manic episodes at work. He was diagnosed with bipolar I 8 years ago. Ted has a history of IV drug abuse, which resulted in hepatitis C. He is taking his lithium exactly as scheduled, a fact that both Ted's wife and his blood tests confirm. To reduce Ted's mania, the psychiatric nurse practitioner recommends:

A. Clonazepam (Klonopin) B. Fluoxetine (Prozac) C. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) D. Lurasidone (Latuda)

Question 3 of 5

What principle should guide a nurse's fear about 'saying the wrong thing' to a patient in nurse-patient communication?

A. Patients tend to appreciate a well-meaning person who conveys genuine acceptance, respect, and concern for their situation. B. The patient is more interested in talking to you than listening to what you have to say and is not likely to be offended. C. Considering the patient's history, there is little chance that the comment will do any actual harm. D. Most people with a mental illness have, by necessity, developed a high tolerance for forgiveness.

Question 4 of 5

What assessment question will provide insight into the effects of a woman's circadian rhythms on her quality of life?

A. How much sleep do you usually get each night? B. Does your heart ever seem to skip a beat? C. When was the last time you had a fever? D. Do you have problems urinating?

Question 5 of 5

Child protective services have removed 10-year-old Christopher from his parents' home due to neglect. Christopher reveals to the nurse that he considers the woman next door his "nice" mom, that he loves school, and gets above-average grades. The strongest explanation for this response is:

A. Temperament B. Genetic factors C. Resilience D. Paradoxical effects of neglect

ATI Mental Health Questions

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