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ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client undergoing burn debridement states
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inviting the client to share their perspective by saying 'Tell me more about that' demonstrates a willingness to listen and understand, building trust and rapport. It promotes exploration of feelings, helping the client process emotions and feel understood, while gathering information to tailor care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with end-stage liver cancer. Which of the following responses is an indication the client is in the denial phase of the grief process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minimizing the diagnosis and attributing it to an ulterior motive, as in 'The doctor is exaggerating,' reflects denial by distorting reality to avoid the painful truth.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is about to undergo surgery for benign prostatic hypertrophy. The client states
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflecting 'I’m hearing that you are concerned' shows empathy, validates the client’s fear, and encourages further discussion, building trust.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and is starting treatment with an SSRI. The client asks
Correct Answer:
Rationale: SSRIs typically take 2–4 weeks to improve depressive symptoms as serotonin levels adjust, unlike immediate effects.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lithium 300 mg PO every 8 hr. Available is lithium carbonate 150 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Desired dose (300 mg) divided by capsule strength (150 mg) equals 2 capsules per dose, rounded to the nearest whole number.