ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of self-harm. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine the client’s risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking 'Have you thought about ending your life?' directly assesses suicidal ideation, critical for risk evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and a new prescription for escitalopram. Which of the following should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Escitalopram may initially worsen anxiety as serotonin levels adjust, a common SSRI effect to monitor.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 2 mg IV push to a client. The available medication is lorazepam 4 mg/mL. How many mL 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: 0.5
Rationale: Desired dose (2 mg) divided by concentration (4 mg/mL) equals 0.5 mL, rounded to the nearest tenth.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of bipolar disorder and is experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: High-calorie snacks address increased energy needs, and a quiet area reduces stimulation, stabilizing mania.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for bupropion for depression. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bupropion can cause insomnia, so avoiding bedtime dosing minimizes sleep disruption.