ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of substance use disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of withdrawal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tremors are a common withdrawal symptom due to nervous system hyperactivity, unlike increased appetite or improved mood, which are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer olanzapine 10 mg IM to a client. The available medication is olanzapine 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Desired dose (10 mg) divided by concentration (5 mg/mL) equals 2 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A psychiatric nurse assesses a client who commonly experiences anxiety. Which comment by this person indicates the possibility of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repeatedly checking car keys suggests a compulsion to alleviate anxiety from obsessive thoughts, a hallmark of OCD.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a crisis intervention for acute anxiety. Which of the following actions should be the nurse's highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protecting the client from injury addresses the imminent risk of harm due to impaired decision-making and physiological agitation in acute anxiety, prioritizing safety above other interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clozapine 300 mg PO daily to a client who has schizophrenia. The amount available is clozapine 200 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale: Desired dose (300 mg) divided by tablet strength (200 mg) equals 1.5 tablets, rounded to the nearest tenth.