ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who becomes extremely agitated and asks if they can go to a separate room to be alone for an hour. The nurse should document which of the following de-escalation techniques in the client’s medical record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Timeout allows the client to self-regulate in a calm space, a de-escalation technique, unlike restraint or holds, which are more restrictive.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving acute care for the treatment of a substance use disorder. With which of the following actions is the nurse demonstrating the ethical principle of veracity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Veracity involves truthful communication; reinforcing medication adverse effects ensures the client is fully informed, aligning with this principle.
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 caring for a client who is receiving treatment for alcohol detoxification. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer during this phase of the client's care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diazepam belongs to the benzodiazepine class of medications and is commonly used during alcohol detoxification. Benzodiazepines help manage symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, including anxiety, tremors, agitation, and seizures. They work by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GAB
A), an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. Buprenorphine is used for opioid dependence, Varenicline for smoking cessation, and Rimonabant, withdrawn from the market, was for weight loss, none of which are appropriate for alcohol detox.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA). Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The PSDA allows verbal designation of a durable power of attorney, reflecting patient autonomy rights, unlike age limits, witness mandates, or mental health exclusions.