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 in an acute care mental health facility is preparing to administer morning medication to a client who has been taking lithium for 2 weeks and has a current lithium level of 1.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A lithium level of 1.0 mEq/L is within the therapeutic range (0.6-1.2 mEq/L), indicating it’s safe to administer the morning dose without concerns of toxicity or refusal.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 5 mg IM to a client. The available medication is haloperidol 10 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 (5 mg) divided by concentration (10 mg/mL) equals 0.5 mL, rounded to the nearest tenth.
Question 5 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.