ATI Mental Health Exam Bundle

A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with acute psychosis and is being treated with haloperidol. The nurse should suspect that the client may be experiencing tardive dyskinesia when the client exhibits which of the following? (select all that apply) -Urinary retention and constipatio...

level of consciousness - this is described using the folowing terms, and observed behavior included in documentation, alert, lethargy, stupor, coma, physical appearance, behavior, alert - this LOC is responsive and able to fully respond by opening her eyes and attending to a normal tone of ...

Alcohol withdrawal meds Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) : acute alcohol w/drawal Dilsufiram : maintenance (avoid pure vanilla extract contains alcohol) Naltrexone : for alcohol cravings Lorazepam: first med given for acute alcohol w/drawal benzo Alcohol assessment tool AUDIT 4=someone...

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a female adolescent who has a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa and has a fainting episode during a ballet performance. Which of the following statements by the parent acknowledges the client's diagnosis? A. "She works so hard at ballet. Will she still ...

a charge nurse is discussing mental status examination with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching (select all that apply) a. to assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens...

A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic communication to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following responses by the newly licensed nurse requires additional teaching regarding nonverbal communication? A. Personal space B. Posture C. Eye contact D. Intonation - D. ...

clinical manifestations of Bipolar can mimic what disorder? - ADHD screening tool for bipolar - mood disorders questionare alterations in speech for Schizophrenia - *flight of ideas-associative looseness (sentnces do not relate) *Neologisms- made up words *Echolalia- repeating words...

Clinical finding of anorexia nervosa - Amenorrhea- what to look for? Clinical finding of bulimia - Tooth erosion, hand calluses, hypokalemia What causes parotid gland swelling - Increased serum amylase levels What lab value would you expect to see in a client with alcoholic cardi...

A Patient is admitted to the emergency department with spasms of the face and back. He recently began taking Chlorpromazine to treat schizophrenia, Which of the following adverse reactions should the health care provider suspect? - Acute Dystonia A healthcare professional is taking care of a p...

A charge nurse is discussing mental status examination with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse indicates and understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply). A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backwards ...

The nurse is gathering data from a client with a phobia. The client tells the nurse that he consistently avoids attending community functions because he fears that he will be asked to speak publicly to the members. On the basis of this information, the nurse determines that the client is experiencin...

a nurse is assisting with a court-ordered evaluation of a client who has antisocial personality disorder. when collecting data on this client, which of the following are expected finding? select all that apply - +attempts to convince other clients to give him their belongings. *blames others f...

It is important to ask this during assessment? - - Perception of own health/beliefs about illness and wellness - how the client passes time - use of substances/disorders - cultural beliefs and practices -spiritual bliefs Mental Status Exam (MSE) - used to describe LOC -alert -lethargy...

Why would you expect a patient who has been using cocaine to have HTN? - Cocaine is a stimulant that increases blood pressure. It also increases heart rate, body temperature, energy levels, and metabolism. Cocaine decreases appetite Why should the RN report a rash on a patient taking Lamotrig...

who is in charge of the provisions of the care of mental health pts - -american nurses association -american psychiatric nurses association - international society of psychiatric-mental health nurses alert - pt responds to questions and is spoken to in regular voice lethargy - open ...