ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse asks a client who is suicidal to make a safety contract
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assigning a staff member for constant supervision prioritizes safety, monitors behavior, and provides support, addressing the immediate risk of self-harm effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 19-year-old client in the emergency department who reports passing out while at school. The vital signs are as follows: BP 84/48 mm Hg, Pulse rate 48/min, Respiratory rate 16/min, Temperature 36.4° C (97.5 F). A nurse is assessing the client for manifestations of anorexia nervosa.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Brittle hair, lanugo, food preoccupation, and fatigue are expected in anorexia nervosa due to malnutrition and psychological focus, unlike self-perceived thinness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the facility in critical condition following a cerebrovascular accident. The client's son says to the nurse
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the son’s conflicting emotions with 'You are feeling drawn in two separate directions' validates his feelings, promotes reflection, and supports decision-making empathetically.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a depressive disorder about fluoxetine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, commonly causes decreased sex drive and appetite loss, key side effects to include in teaching, unlike rapid symptom relief or drooling.