ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a psychiatric unit is admitting a client who attacked a neighbor. The nurse should know that the client can be kept in the hospital after the 72-hr hold is over for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In many jurisdictions, a 72-hour psychiatric hold, also known as an involuntary psychiatric hold or emergency detention, allows mental health professionals to detain a person who is considered a danger to themselves or others due to their mental condition. This is done to ensure the safety of the individual and those around them.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed tetracycline 2 grams daily PO in four divided doses every 6 hr. Available is tetracycline 250 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale:
To calculate the number of capsules per dose:
Total daily dose = 2 grams = 2000 mg. Divided into 4 doses = 2000 mg / 4 = 500 mg per dose. Each capsule is 250 mg, so 500 mg / 250 mg/capsule = 2 capsules per dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer olanzapine 20 mg PO daily. Available is olanzapine 10 mg orally disintegrating tablets. How many tablets 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:
To calculate: 20 mg (desired dose) ÷ 10 mg (strength of each tablet) = 2 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. The client received a telephone call that was upsetting, and now the client is pacing up and down the corridors of the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Walking with the client at a gradually slower pace is a therapeutic approach that allows the nurse to build rapport, provide support, and help the client regulate their emotions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. The nurse could teach the client which of the following factors puts her at risk for lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lithium is excreted through the kidneys, and dehydration and sodium depletion increase the risk of lithium toxicity. A client who runs 4 miles outdoors every afternoon is at risk of excessive sweating and fluid loss, which can lead to dehydration and sodium depletion. This reduces lithium excretion, leading to toxic levels in the blood.