UPDATED Mental Health ATI Exam Questions With Answers All Correct

Clinical finding of anorexia nervosa - ANSWER- Amenorrhea Clinical finding of bulimia - ANSWER- Tooth erosion 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 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 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 - ANSWER- Every hour 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 - ANSWER- Urinary retention, tinnitus, weight gain & tachycardia Signs of PTSD - ANSWER- Distressing dreams, difficulty concentrating & exaggerated startle response What is a sign of lithium toxicity - ANSWER- Coarse hand tremors What lab does a nurse need to evaluate for a pt taking risperidine - ANSWER- Blood glucose- can cause DM to develop What is a negative symptom of schizo - ANSWER- Flat affect What kind of foods should a pt on tranyclopromine avoid - ANSWER- Foods high in tyramine Clinical findings of mild anxiety - ANSWER- Restlessness, irritability, nail biting & fidgeting 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 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 Feels restless & irritable before taking exam. what level of anxiety? - ANSWER- Mild anxiety 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 Imipramine for depression. What is SE? - ANSWER- Urinary retention Cocaine intoxication - ANSWER- Agitatied, high BP, elevated HR, dilated pupils. Haloperidol what should be reported? - ANSWER- Shuffling gait Alcoholic cardiomyopathy. What lab value should the nurse expect? - ANSWER- Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) Complicated grief - ANSWER- I feel so empty without my wife, its hard to get up every morning. 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 Dependent personality disorder - ANSWER- The client needs excessive external input to make everyday decisions. Healthy adolescent behavior - ANSWER- Exhibits a realistic self concept. 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 Conduct disorder is being destructive , throwing things and kicking others. What intervention is highest? - ANSWER- Use a therapeutic holding technique. Negative symptom of schizophrenia - ANSWER- Flat affect Exhibits anger, aggression and violent behavior, what is priority? - ANSWER- Create a large personal space