ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a school-age child who has intermittent explosive disorder (IED). Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect the client to exhibit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of remorse is characteristic of IED reflecting impulsive aggression without regret.
Question 2 of 5
Claudette, the nurse, is conducting group therapy with a group of clients. Which of the following statements made by a client is an example of aggressive communication
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: You'd better listen to me is threatening and demanding characteristic of aggressive communication.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Susan,the nurse is caring for a client who states "I plan to commit suicide." Which of the following assessments should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the lethality and means determines the immediacy of the suicide risk prioritizing safety.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following factors increases a client's risk of experiencing a crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: History of trauma heightens stress responses increasing crisis risk.