Mental Health ATI mastery
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)ALREADY GRADED A+
Clinical finding of anorexia nervosa - answer Amenorrhea- what to look
for?
Clinical finding of bulimia - answer Tooth erosion,
hand calluses,
hypokalemia
What causes parotid gland swelling - answer Increased serum amylase
levels
What lab value would you expect to see in a client with alcoholic
cardiomyopathy - answer Increased CPK- enzyme released when tissue is
damaged
Common behavior associated with dependent personality disorder -
answer Needing excessive external input from others to make everyday
decisions
Characteristic of avoidant personality disorder - answer Difficulty starting
new relationships, unless he feels accepted. Are unwilling to get involved
socially unless one feels accepted.
What is part of healthy adolescent behavior - answer Exhibiting a realistic
self-concept
What age group displays an egocentric approach to problem solving -
answer Pre schoolers
,What age group demonstrates distrust of others - answer Infants
What is a common characteristic of autism spectrum disorder - answer
Language delays
What disorder is associated with fears of abandonment - answer
Separation anxiety disorder
What places a client with schizo at greatest risk of self-directed injury or
harm to others - answer Command hallucinations
Example of active listening - answer Attention to body language
(identifying verbal and nonverbal communication)
How much percentage of weight loss must occur in order for a pt to be
required hospitalization - answer Over 30% within 6 months
What clinical finding of a pt with anorexia nervosa requires hospitalization
- answer Temp of 96.1 degrees - severe hypothermia due to loss of SQ
tissue or dehydration
How offer should a pt in seclusion be offered food?
( Prescribed haloperidol and seclusion, what should be included in plan of
care?) - answer Every hour
also document behavior every 15-30 min
vitals every 1 to 2 hrs;
keep communication w/client direct and brief;
obtain written Rx from HCP ASAP, typically within 15-30 min; HCP should
review Rx every 24 hr
What is an early indication of depression - answer Decreased social
involvement
,Signs of cocaine intoxication - answer Tachycardia, elevated BP, dilated
pupils & agitation
Signs of heroin intoxication - answer Constricted pupils & decreased BP
Adverse effects of imipramine- for depression - answer Urinary retention,
tinnitus, weight gain & tachycardia, Tricyclic -Anticholergic Effect
Signs of PTSD & Priority action - answer Distressing dreams, difficulty
concentrating & exaggerated startle response, (not delusions and
compulsions).
safety; making the client feel safe
What is a sign of lithium toxicity? Side Effects that cause patients to stop
taking it? - answer Coarse hand tremors- prevents them from doing ADLs.
What lab does a nurse need to evaluate for a pt taking risperidine -
answer Blood glucose- can cause DM to develop
What kind of foods should a pt on tranyclopromine avoid - answer Foods
high in tyramine, such as some cheeses, avocados, and bologna
Clinical findings of mild anxiety - answer Restlessness, irritability, nail
biting & fidgeting.
Feels restless & irritable before taking exam. what level of anxiety?
Clinical findings of moderate anxiety - answer Tension, palpitations,
increased HR & diaphoresis
Clinical findings of severe anxiety - answer Difficulty sleeping, light
headedness, nausea, tremors & sense of impending doom
, Clinical findings of panic anxiety - answer Hyperactivity, severe tremors &
uncoordinated impulsive behavior
Indication of complicated grief - answer Difficulty carrying on normal
activities following a loss. I feel so empty without my wife, its hard to get
up every morning.
What med should be prescribed to a pt experiencing alcohol withdrawals -
answer Chlordiazepoxide
What med should be prescribed to a pt to assist in alcohol abstinence -
answer Disulfiram
Taking tranylcypromine. What is good food choice? - answer Roasted
chicken
Hx of gambling dependence and participates in support group. What is the
purpose of attending the group? - answer Provide assurance that others
have similar problems
Haloperidol what should be reported? - answer Shuffling gait
Autonomy - answer The right of self goverment
Discharged from inpatient detoxification program and plans to attend AA.
What statement indicates understanding of teaching? - answer I will use
peer support to maintain my abstinence
Bereavement support group, one member is silent after several sessions.
What should nurse do To encourage participation? - answer Divide the
group into pairs to discuss topic, then summarize the discussion to the
group
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)ALREADY GRADED A+
Clinical finding of anorexia nervosa - answer Amenorrhea- what to look
for?
Clinical finding of bulimia - answer Tooth erosion,
hand calluses,
hypokalemia
What causes parotid gland swelling - answer Increased serum amylase
levels
What lab value would you expect to see in a client with alcoholic
cardiomyopathy - answer Increased CPK- enzyme released when tissue is
damaged
Common behavior associated with dependent personality disorder -
answer Needing excessive external input from others to make everyday
decisions
Characteristic of avoidant personality disorder - answer Difficulty starting
new relationships, unless he feels accepted. Are unwilling to get involved
socially unless one feels accepted.
What is part of healthy adolescent behavior - answer Exhibiting a realistic
self-concept
What age group displays an egocentric approach to problem solving -
answer Pre schoolers
,What age group demonstrates distrust of others - answer Infants
What is a common characteristic of autism spectrum disorder - answer
Language delays
What disorder is associated with fears of abandonment - answer
Separation anxiety disorder
What places a client with schizo at greatest risk of self-directed injury or
harm to others - answer Command hallucinations
Example of active listening - answer Attention to body language
(identifying verbal and nonverbal communication)
How much percentage of weight loss must occur in order for a pt to be
required hospitalization - answer Over 30% within 6 months
What clinical finding of a pt with anorexia nervosa requires hospitalization
- answer Temp of 96.1 degrees - severe hypothermia due to loss of SQ
tissue or dehydration
How offer should a pt in seclusion be offered food?
( Prescribed haloperidol and seclusion, what should be included in plan of
care?) - answer Every hour
also document behavior every 15-30 min
vitals every 1 to 2 hrs;
keep communication w/client direct and brief;
obtain written Rx from HCP ASAP, typically within 15-30 min; HCP should
review Rx every 24 hr
What is an early indication of depression - answer Decreased social
involvement
,Signs of cocaine intoxication - answer Tachycardia, elevated BP, dilated
pupils & agitation
Signs of heroin intoxication - answer Constricted pupils & decreased BP
Adverse effects of imipramine- for depression - answer Urinary retention,
tinnitus, weight gain & tachycardia, Tricyclic -Anticholergic Effect
Signs of PTSD & Priority action - answer Distressing dreams, difficulty
concentrating & exaggerated startle response, (not delusions and
compulsions).
safety; making the client feel safe
What is a sign of lithium toxicity? Side Effects that cause patients to stop
taking it? - answer Coarse hand tremors- prevents them from doing ADLs.
What lab does a nurse need to evaluate for a pt taking risperidine -
answer Blood glucose- can cause DM to develop
What kind of foods should a pt on tranyclopromine avoid - answer Foods
high in tyramine, such as some cheeses, avocados, and bologna
Clinical findings of mild anxiety - answer Restlessness, irritability, nail
biting & fidgeting.
Feels restless & irritable before taking exam. what level of anxiety?
Clinical findings of moderate anxiety - answer Tension, palpitations,
increased HR & diaphoresis
Clinical findings of severe anxiety - answer Difficulty sleeping, light
headedness, nausea, tremors & sense of impending doom
, Clinical findings of panic anxiety - answer Hyperactivity, severe tremors &
uncoordinated impulsive behavior
Indication of complicated grief - answer Difficulty carrying on normal
activities following a loss. I feel so empty without my wife, its hard to get
up every morning.
What med should be prescribed to a pt experiencing alcohol withdrawals -
answer Chlordiazepoxide
What med should be prescribed to a pt to assist in alcohol abstinence -
answer Disulfiram
Taking tranylcypromine. What is good food choice? - answer Roasted
chicken
Hx of gambling dependence and participates in support group. What is the
purpose of attending the group? - answer Provide assurance that others
have similar problems
Haloperidol what should be reported? - answer Shuffling gait
Autonomy - answer The right of self goverment
Discharged from inpatient detoxification program and plans to attend AA.
What statement indicates understanding of teaching? - answer I will use
peer support to maintain my abstinence
Bereavement support group, one member is silent after several sessions.
What should nurse do To encourage participation? - answer Divide the
group into pairs to discuss topic, then summarize the discussion to the
group
