ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM REVIEW 6 POSSIBLE QUESTIONS 2022 (GRADED A)

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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder and is in a manic state. Which of the following findings is the highest priority? correct answerThe client reports sleeping 2-3 hours ... per night— the greatest risk is injury from exhaustion A nurse in a mental health facility is planning to promote the development of a theraputic relationship with a newly admitted client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? correct answerIdentify professional boundaries during the initial interaction A nurse is monitoring a client who ingested an overdose of phenobarbital sodium. For which of the following adverse effects of toxicity should the nurse assess the client? correct answerRespiratory depression Incorporating the attributes or feelings of another person into oneself correct answerIntrojection A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer? correct answerLorazepam; this will maintain vitals, prevent seizures, and delirium tremens A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is planning care for a client who was admitted following a suicide attempt. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? correct answerObserve the client swallow medications A nurse is caring for a client with alcohol use disorder. Following alcohol withdrawl, which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer to the client during maintenence? correct answerDisulfiram (Antabuse) Medication that is given to patients who are withdrawing from opioids correct answerMethadone Medication that is administered during alcohol withdrawl correct answerChlordiazepoxide- helps prevent seizures and delirium tremens Medication that is administered during an opioid/narcotic overdose correct answerNaloxone A home health nurse is talking with the partner of a client who has dementia. Which of the following statements by the partner indicates that the client is displaying signs of apraxia? correct answer"Yesterday my partner put a jacket on upside down" A nurse is observing a patient who has histrionic personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect? correct answerThe client whispers into the providers ear—acting provocatively and seductively is an expected behavior of an individual with histrionic personality disorder. Patients who manifest expressionless demeanor and exhibit social withdrawl have this personality disorder correct answerSchizoid personality disorder Patients who manifest constant reassurance due to a lack of self confidence and an excessive need to be cared for have this personality disorder correct answerDependent personality disorder A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for valproic acid. The nurse should explain that the provider will routinely prescribe which of the following tests while the client is taking valproic acid? correct answerLFT's— due to the risk of hepatotoxicity A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a newly admitted client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. Which of the following client goals should the nurse identify as the priority? correct answerAdequate hydration-this prevents physical exhaustion, maintains health, and meets nutritional and rest needs during this phase of mania. Think of Maslows hierarchy of needs. A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking lithium to treat bipolar disorder and has a lithium level of 2.2 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? correct answerBlurry vision—Lithium toxicity occurs between 2-2.5; sx. Include blurry vision, ataxia, clinic twitching, severe hypotension, and polyuria. Early signs of lithium toxicity correct answerLevels between 1.0-1.5 = Fine tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, lethargy Adverse effect of lithium correct answerHypothyroidism Late signs of lithium toxicity correct answerLevels above 2.5 = seizures and Liguria; levels above 3.5 = delirium, cardiovascular collapse, coma, and death A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a patient who is taking risperidone. The nurse should identify that which of the following results indicates a potential adverse reaction to the medication? correct answerElevated blood glucose A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who is recieving treatment for alcohol use disorder. The client tells the nurse, "I have not had anything to drink for 6 hours". Which of the following findings should the nurse expect during alcohol withdrawl? correct answerInsomnia, restlessness, elevated temperature, muscle tremors, tachycardia A nurse is collecting data from a client who has cocaine intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? correct answerIncreased mental alertness, elevated BP, exxagerated emotional response (euphoria and possible aggression), elevated body temp A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has Alzheimer's disease about don [Show More]

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