ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam 1 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Order: cephalexin (Keflex) 0.5 g p.o. qid. Available: cephalexin (Keflex) 250 mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer?
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Answer: G
Rationale:
To calculate the number of capsules needed, convert 0.5 g to 500 mg (1 g = 1000 mg). Each capsule is 250 mg. Divide 500 mg by 250 mg, which equals 2 capsules per dose.
Therefore, the nurse will administer 2 capsules of cephalexin (Keflex) for each dose.
Summary of Other
Choices:
A-E: These choices are incorrect as they do not provide a calculation or rationale for determining the number of capsules needed to administer 0.5 g of cephalexin.
F: This choice simply states the number 2 without any explanation or calculation, making it an incomplete and incorrect answer.
Question 2 of 5
A client is attending a psychiatric rehabilitation program after having been in inpatient care for the treatment of relapsing schizophrenia. When creating the plan of care which will be the primary outcome for this client?
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Answer: B: The client will have an improvement in the quality of life.
Rationale:
1. Psychiatric rehabilitation aims to enhance the overall well-being of individuals beyond symptom management.
2. Quality of life encompasses various aspects such as social relationships, independence, and personal fulfillment.
3. Improving quality of life indicates a holistic approach to care, addressing the client's overall functioning and happiness.
4. Returning to the prior level of functioning may not account for ongoing improvements or adapting to new challenges.
5. Stabilization and management of symptoms are important but may not capture the full scope of recovery and well-being.
6. Adherence to medication is crucial, but it is a means to an end (improving quality of life) rather than the primary outcome.
Summary:
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Choice A focuses on symptom management, which is a part of the process but not the primary outcome.
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Choice C highlights returning to the prior level of functioning, which may not be as desirable as achieving an
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client experiencing a situational crisis. Which is the most measurable and obtainable goal for the client to achieve?
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Answer: C: The client will resume the pre-crisis level of functioning
Rationale:
1. Measurability: This goal is measurable as it involves assessing the client's current level of functioning and progress towards returning to their pre-crisis state.
2. Obtainability: Resuming pre-crisis functioning is attainable as it focuses on restoring known skills and abilities that the client had before the crisis.
3. Client-Centered: It is client-centered as it aims to help the client regain their previous level of functioning, which is specific and achievable.
4. Progress Monitoring: Progress towards this goal can be objectively tracked through assessments of the client's abilities and comparing them to their pre-crisis state.
Summary:
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Choice A is vague and subjective, making it difficult to measure and achieve.
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Choice B focuses on expressing emotions, which may not directly help the client in resolving the crisis.
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Choice D is more focused on understanding the causes of the crisis rather
Question 4 of 5
During the assessment the nurse asks the client to describe the client's problems. The purpose of this question is to obtain information about what?
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Answer: D: Perception of the problem
Rationale:
1. Asking clients to describe their problems helps the nurse understand their perception of the situation.
2. Perception influences how clients interpret and react to their issues.
3. Understanding their perception assists in tailoring care to meet their specific needs.
4. Personal needs (
Choice
A) may be part of the client's description but not the primary purpose.
5. Communication skills (
Choice
B) are important but not the main focus of this question.
6. Admitting diagnosis (
Choice
C) is a medical term and not related to the client's personal understanding.
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Choice F is a repetition of the correct answer.
Summary: The correct answer, Perception of the problem (
D), is crucial for individualized care, unlike the other choices that do not directly address the client's subjective understanding.
Question 5 of 5
1 oz (ounce) = ---------------- mL
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Answer: F: 30 mL
Rationale: 1 fluid ounce is equivalent to approximately 29.57 mL. When rounding for practical use, it is common to round to the nearest whole number, which is 30 mL. This rounding ensures ease of measurement and avoids confusion. Other choices are incorrect as they do not accurately represent the conversion of 1 fluid ounce to milliliters.