ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reintroducing oneself each time aids recognition in dementia clients with memory deficits, reducing confusion, unlike repetitive questioning or overwhelming choices.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer duloxetine 120 mg PO once daily to a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Available is duloxetine 30 mg capsules. How many capsules 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: 4
Rationale: Dose (120 mg) / Capsule strength (30 mg) = 4 capsules, a whole number as required.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer disulfiram 375 mg PO once daily. Available is disulfiram 250 mg tablets. How many tablets 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: 1.5
Rationale: Dose (375 mg) / Tablet strength (250 mg) = 1.5 tablets, rounded to the nearest tenth.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diarrhea is a common opioid withdrawal symptom due to increased gastrointestinal motility after opioid cessation, unlike meiosis (pupil constriction), bradycardia, or hypokinesis, which are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and reports only sleeping a few hours each night. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to promote sleep?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting caffeine, a stimulant, to two daily servings promotes sleep by reducing interference with rest, unlike alcohol, naps, or late meals, which disrupt sleep patterns.