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ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with alcohol withdrawal is prescribed diazepam. What is the primary purpose of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam is used in alcohol withdrawal to prevent seizures by calming CNS hyperactivity.
Choice B is unrelated to diazepam’s primary role.
Choice C may occur but is secondary.
Choice D is a side effect not the primary purpose.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is experiencing a severe depressive episode. Which client behavior would alert the nurse to the highest priority intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Statements of hopelessness like “There is no future ” indicate potential suicidal ideation requiring immediate intervention to assess and ensure safety.
Choice A (social withdrawal) is common but less urgent.
Choice B (medication refusal) is concerning but not immediately life-threatening.
Choice C (agitation) requires intervention but is less critical than suicide risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about clozapine for schizophrenia. Which monitoring requirement should be emphasized?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clozapine requires weekly WBC counts due to the risk of agranulocytosis.
Choice B is not specific to clozapine.
Choice C is less frequent.
Choice D monitors metabolic effects but is not the primary concern.
Question 4 of 5
A client is to receive a continuous Heparin infusion at 500 units per hour. Pharmacy supplies Heparin in a concentration of 25000 units per 250 mL of NSS. Calculate the rate at which the nurse should set the infusion pump.
Correct Answer: 5
Rationale:
Step 1: Concentration = 25 000 units ÷ 250 mL = 100 units/mL.
Step 2: Rate = 500 units/hour ÷ 100 units/mL = 5 mL/hour. The infusion pump should be set to 5 mL/hour.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in the Emergency Department (ED) assesses a 17-year-old patient with blue-tinged lips slowed respirations and pinpoint pupils. The patient has no response to painful stimuli. Which of the following should be the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms suggest opioid overdose requiring immediate oxygenation and naloxone via IV.
Choice A is premature without cardiac arrest.
Choice C is secondary if IV access is feasible.
Choice D delays critical intervention.