ATI PN Mental Health Level 4 Proctored Exam Practice Questions - Set 11

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• Wrap the blood pressure cuff snugly around the arm.
• Center the cuff bladder over the brachial artery.
• Place the client's arm above the level of the heart.
• Check the instrument gauge to ensure the reading starts at zero

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• pulse deficit
• diastolic
• auscultatory gap
• widened pulse pressure

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• check the patient's record to determine his baseline blood pressure.
• notify the charge nurse of the hypotension.
• check medications that might be the cause of the irregularity.
• notify the doctor of the bradycardia.

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• Unable to identify with the feelings of others.
• Views self as inferior to others.
• Manipulates others for personal gain.
• Uses physical appearance to gain attention.

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• The client is hostile and sarcastic towards the staff.
• The client paces in the hallway during the day and most of the night.
• The client gives money away to other clients.
• The client demonstrates flight of ideas once a week but is more quiet during meals

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• Impaired gait
• Fidgeting behavior
• Muscle contractions of the neck
• Fluctuating vital signs
• Sexual dysfunction

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• Telling his parents that he doesn't want to talk about the attempt
• Planning to give his CD collection to his girlfriend
• Stating that he wants to be with his peers more than with his parents
• Preferring to eat his meals while watching TV