ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who reports using cocaine 1 hr ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cocaine causes fever due to stimulant effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client says to the nurse,"Give me your pen to cut the pain out of my chest. The nurse should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The statement indicates intent for self-mutilation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has become violent and is threatening self-harm following a crisis. After ensuring enough staff are available,which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging emotions can de-escalate the situation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to a community mental health facility. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect when completing the admission assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoidance of trauma discussion is a hallmark PTSD symptom.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and is taking imipramine 300 mg PO divided equally every 8 hr. Available is imipramine 50 mg tablets. How many tablets 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: 300 mg / 3 doses = 100 mg/dose; 100 mg / 50 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.