ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a negative symptom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Waxy flexibility reflects a lack of normal movement a negative symptom of schizophrenia.
Question 2 of 5
The physician orders a Lidocaine drip to infuse at 2 mg/min. The drug is available as 2 gm in 500 mL of fluid. Solve for mL/hr.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Lidocaine at 2 mg/min (2000 mcg/min) with a concentration of 4000 mcg/mL yields 3 mL/hr (2000 x 60 / 4000).
Question 3 of 5
While in group therapy,a nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is scheduled for immediate chemotherapy. The client tells the nurse that she wants to try nontraditional treatments first. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response opens dialogue showing empathy and allowing exploration of the client’s concerns.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is refusing to attend group therapy. The client states,I don't know why you think I need therapy. I am fine without it. Which of the following responses by the nurse indicates a therapeutic response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response validates feelings and encourages exploration of the client’s perspective.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose partner died five years ago. The nurse recognizes that which of the following findings would indicate the client is experiencing maladaptive grief?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping the partner’s closet untouched suggests an inability to move forward indicating maladaptive grief.