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ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is calculating the dose of haloperidol for a client. The prescription is 5 mg IM
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: Calculation: 5 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 0.5 mL. The nurse should administer 0.5 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A psychiatrist prescribes a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for a client. When teaching the client about food interactions with the medication which foods will the nurse caution the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pepperoni pizza and red wine are high in tyramine which can cause hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.
Choices A B and D do not contain significant tyramine and are safe.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is scheduled to interview a client with histrionic personality disorder. The nurse can anticipate that the assessment findings will include the following. The client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Histrionic personality disorder involves attention-seeking dramatic and seductive behaviors.
Choice B describes OCPD.
Choice C indicates narcissistic personality disorder.
Choice D aligns with dependent personality disorder.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a binge-eating disorder. Which of the following statements should the nurse expect from this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feelings of defeat and shame post-binge are characteristic of binge-eating disorder.
Choice B is incorrect as loss of control is typical.
Choice C is not primary as binges are more emotionally driven.
Choice D is incorrect as binges are not typically rewards but coping mechanisms.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is experiencing a severe depressive episode. Which client behavior would alert the nurse to the highest priority intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Statements of hopelessness like “There is no future ” indicate potential suicidal ideation requiring immediate intervention to assess and ensure safety.
Choice A (social withdrawal) is common but less urgent.
Choice B (medication refusal) is concerning but not immediately life-threatening.
Choice C (agitation) requires intervention but is less critical than suicide risk.