ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client unable to work due to relapsing schizophrenia is receiving Social Security Benefits. Which benefit will this provide to the client experiencing serious mental illness?
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Rationale:
Correct Answer: C: The client will be able to maintain some level of independence financially.
Rationale: Social Security Benefits help individuals with disabilities, such as schizophrenia, maintain financial independence by providing a source of income when they are unable to work. This financial support can help cover basic needs and expenses, reducing financial burden and promoting stability for the individual.
Summary:
A: While Social Security Benefits can help cover psychiatric services, it does not guarantee access to services regardless of the setting.
B: Social Security Benefits may provide financial assistance, but it may not cover all bills and medication costs.
D: Social Security Benefits do not limit the client to only obtaining inpatient treatment; they can access a variety of mental health services.
E, F: These choices are incomplete or redundant.
G: While Social Security Benefits support financial independence, it is not the only purpose; it also aims to provide financial stability during times of inability to work.
Question 2 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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Correct 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 3 of 5
A nurse is performing a mental status examination (MSE) on a client who has a new diagnosis of dementia. Which of the following components should the nurse include?
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Correct Answer: F: A, B, E
Rationale:
1. Grooming: Assessing grooming habits helps evaluate the client's ability to perform activities of daily living, which can be affected in dementia.
2. Long-term memory: Testing long-term memory provides insight into the client's cognitive function, a key aspect of dementia evaluation.
3. Affect: Evaluating affect helps determine the client's emotional state and can indicate changes related to dementia progression.
Therefore, including grooming, long-term memory, and affect in the MSE is crucial for assessing self-care abilities, cognitive function, and emotional well-being in a client with dementia.
Summary of other choices:
- Support systems: While important for overall care, assessing support systems is not a direct component of the MSE for dementia evaluation.
- Presence of pain: While assessing pain is important, it is not typically included in a standard MSE for dementia diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
Order digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg IM daily. Available digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.5 mg/2 mL How many mL will the nurse administer?
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Correct Answer: F: 1 mL
Rationale: The correct answer is 1 mL because to administer 0.25 mg of digoxin (Lanoxin), which is half of the 0.5 mg available in 2 mL, the nurse would need to administer 1 mL. This calculation is based on the proportion method where you set up a proportion (0.5 mg/2 mL = 0.25 mg/x mL) and solve for x. Cross-multiplying gives 0.5x = 0.5, which simplifies to x = 1 mL.
Therefore, the nurse will administer 1 mL of digoxin to achieve the prescribed dose of 0.25 mg.
Summary of other choices:
- The other choices are incorrect as they do not follow the correct calculation method or reasoning required to determine the correct volume of medication to administer.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who is working on the technique of systematic desensitization. Which statement made by the nurse best uses the principle of technique?
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Rationale:
Correct Answer: G
Rationale: The correct answer is G as it aligns with the principles of systematic desensitization. This statement reflects cognitive restructuring by challenging and reframing the client's negative thoughts about confronting their fear. This technique involves gradually exposing the client to their fear while helping them change their thought patterns. The other choices do not specifically address the cognitive restructuring aspect of systematic desensitization.
Choice A addresses anxiety but does not involve cognitive restructuring.
Choice B mentions deep breathing, which is not directly related to cognitive restructuring.
Choice C focuses on the consequences of confronting fear rather than cognitive restructuring.
Choice D focuses on the client's current feelings rather than cognitive restructuring.
Therefore, choice G is the best option as it directly aligns with the principles of systematic desensitization.