ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mental health nurse is assessing the suicide risk of a group of clients on a mental health unit. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having a risk factor for a suicide attempt?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression is a major suicide risk factor due to hopelessness and despair, unlike family support, pregnancy, or friendships, which are typically protective.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 40 mg PO daily. The amount available is fluoxetine 20 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 10
Rationale: Desired dose (40 mg) divided by concentration (20 mg/5 mL) equals 2, then multiplied by 5 mL equals 10 mL, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. The client was admitted for medical stabilization due to a deteriorating condition that requires supervised refeeding. The client's weight is currently at 73% of ideal body weight. Select the three findings that require immediate follow-up:
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Low magnesium, phosphate, and potassium levels (1.7 mg/dL, 2.5 mg/dL, 3.5 mmol/L) indicate electrolyte imbalances from malnutrition and refeeding risks, needing urgent follow-up.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a mental health unit is admitting a female client who has anorexia nervosa. The admission vital signs are as follows: Heart rate 52/min
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood pressure of 84/50 mm Hg indicates hypotension, a critical issue in anorexia nervosa due to low blood volume, requiring immediate attention over bradycardia or hypothermia.