ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 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: Rapid weight loss can be a sign of caregiver stress or burnout. The emotional and physical demands of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can lead to neglect of one's own well-being, including proper nutrition and self-care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa and overexercises to avoid gaining weight. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking the client to agree to talk to a nurse whenever the urge to exercise arises is a supportive approach. It allows the nurse to provide emotional support, explore the client's motivations and triggers for overexercising, and work together on finding healthier coping strategies.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dry mouth is a common side effect of chlorpromazine, which is a typical antipsychotic medication. This statement indicates that the client understands a potential side effect of the medication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has a deep vein thrombosis and is prescribed heparin by continuous infusion at 1,200 U/hr. Available is heparin 25,000 units in 500 mL DSW. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 24
Rationale:
To calculate mL/hr: mL/hr = (
Total units required per hour) / (Units/mL in the solution).
Total units required = 1,200 U/hr. Units/mL = 25,000 U / 500 mL = 50 U/mL. mL/hr = 1,200 U/hr / 50 U/mL = 24 mL/hr.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse observes that a client who has depression is sitting alone in the room crying. As the nurse approaches, the client states, 'I'm feeling really down and don't want to talk to anyone right now.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response shows empathy and support without pushing the client to talk or sharing personal experiences. It respects the client's desire for space and acknowledges their emotions without being intrusive.