ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving haloperidol 2 mg IM every 6 hr. Available is haloperidol 5 mg/mL. How many mL 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: 0.4
Rationale: 2 mg / 5 mg/mL = 0.4 mL per dose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a well-child clinic receives a phone call from the parent of an adolescent client. The parent states,"I think my son might try to kill himself. Which of the following statements by the parent is the priority for the nurse to investigate further?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cutting marks indicate self-harm a critical suicide risk factor.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discussing discipline techniques with the parent of a preschooler. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of time-out as a form of discipline?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A timer ensures consistent time-out duration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of a group of clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse implement seizure precautions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benzodiazepine withdrawal increases seizure risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is planning a group therapy session about assertiveness training. For which of the following clients should the nurse recommend the training?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assertiveness training aids communication in somatic symptom disorder.