ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a manic episode. Other clients begin to complain about her disruptive behavior on the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Setting consistent limits creates structure reducing disruptive behavior in mania.
Question 2 of 5
Administer heparin 1000 units per hour IV. The pharmacy supplies the heparin infusion as 25.000 units in 500 mL DSW. What will the IV pump be set to? (Include unit of measure with answer).
Correct Answer: 20
Rationale: Heparin infusion Calculation(ans only):Heparin dose ordered: 1000 units per hour
Heparin concentration: 25,000 units in 500 mL
Conversion: 1 mL = 500 units
Calculations:Units per hour = 1000 units
Units per mL = 25,000 units / 500 mL = 50 units/mL
mL per hour = 1000 units / 50 units/mL = 20 mL/hr
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is creating a plan of care for a new client who has histrionic personality disorder. Which of the following is the highest priority for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Concrete language ensures clear understanding critical for clients with histrionic personality disorder.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the history and physical of an adolescent client diagnosed with conduct disorder. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is an expected assessment finding of conduct disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent school suspensions indicate disruptive behaviors consistent with conduct disorder.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is making a home visit to a client who has Alzheimer's disease and the client's partner. Which of the following observations indicates to the nurse that the partner is experiencing caregiver role strain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Significant weight loss suggests stress and neglect of self-care indicating caregiver role strain.