ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse in a community mental health clinic is discussing ethical concepts of client care with a newly licensed nurse. The charge nurse should use which of the following situations as an example of fidelity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fidelity involves respecting client autonomy such as refusing therapy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is leading a group therapy session for a group of clients. Which of the following statements should the nurse expect from a client who has illness anxiety disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive health worry despite checking reflects illness anxiety disorder.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has borderline personality disorder and is at risk for self-mutilation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse incorporate in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A verbal contract promotes safety and treatment engagement.
Question 5 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.