ATI RN
Psychiatric Emergencies Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 26 year old woman has taken an overdose of paracetamol and is seen in the Emergency Department. She says the overdose was impulsive and now regrets taking the tablets. Investigations: Paracetamol level below treatment line for N-acetylcysteine. Which is the most appropriate course of action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A 30 year old man took an overdose of 45 paracetamol 500 mg tablets 10 hours ago and is seen in the Emergency Department. Which is the most appropriate initial management?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 40 year old woman is found at home in a drowsy state and taken to the Emergency Department. She has dilated pupils, dry mucous membranes and a palpable bladder. Which medication is most likely responsible?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 54 year old man is unable to grip effectively with his right hand following recovery from a general anaesthetic for bowel surgery. Which is the most likely affected nerve?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 65 year old woman has low mood, hopelessness, anhedonia, poor concentration, low energy, insomnia, lack of appetite and suicidal ideation for 8 weeks. Which is the most appropriate management?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.