ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and whose admission was voluntary. For which of the following interventions should the nurse confirm that the client has given informed consent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Experimental medications require informed consent due to the potential unknown effects and risks. Ensuring the client is fully informed about the experimental nature and possible side effects is crucial, unlike routine interventions like light therapy or therapy classes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a new prescription for haloperidol with a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Haloperidol can increase photosensitivity, causing the skin to be more sensitive to sunlight, potentially leading to sunburn. Patients should be advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing. This statement shows the client understands a key side effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Manipulative behaviors are a common finding in individuals with antisocial personality disorder. These individuals often use manipulation to gain control or achieve their own goals without regard for others, aligning with the disorder’s characteristics.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with reminiscence therapy for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing childhood memories fosters reminiscence, aiding in cognitive stimulation and emotional connection among older adults. This aligns with the goals of reminiscence therapy, unlike orientation aids or thought-stopping.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer sertraline 50 mg PO once daily to a client who has depressive disorder. Available is sertraline oral solution 20 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: 2.5
Rationale:
Step 1: (50 mg ÷ 20 mg/mL) × 1 mL = 2.5 mL. The nurse should administer 2.5 mL to deliver the prescribed 50 mg dose, calculated based on the concentration of the available solution.