ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a recent diagnosis of conduct disorder. The client has demonstrated episodic aggression toward animals and humans
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Guilt, rule acknowledgment, and positive school attitude show empathy, boundary acceptance, and behavioral improvement, indicating treatment progress.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 14-year-old who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following 5 assessment findings require immediate follow-up?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Phosphate, sodium, magnesium, and glucose imbalances, plus delayed capillary refill, signal severe malnutrition risks in anorexia nervosa, requiring urgent attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 50 mg PO every 6 hr to a client who has acute dystonia. The available medication is diphenhydramine 25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Desired dose (50 mg) divided by available strength (25 mg/tablet) equals 2 tablets per dose to treat acute dystonia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amantadine 150 mg PO every 12 hr. The available medication is amantadine 50 mg/5 mL syrup. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 15
Rationale: Desired dose (150 mg) divided by concentration (50 mg/5 mL) equals 3, then multiplied by 5 mL equals 15 mL per dose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is making a home visit for a 16-year-old adolescent who attempted suicide. Which of the following behaviors should alert the nurse that the adolescent still has suicidal intent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Refusing to discuss the attempt may indicate unresolved distress or isolation, suggesting ongoing suicidal intent that requires further exploration.