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ATI Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clozapine 300 mg PO daily to a client who has schizophrenia. The amount available is clozapine 200 mg tablets. How many tablets 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: 1.5
Rationale:
To calculate: 300 mg / 200 mg = 1.5 tablets. Since you cannot administer half of a tablet, you would need to administer 2 tablets to achieve a total of 300 mg.
Question 2 of 5
A client becomes very dejected and states, 'No one really cares what happens to me. Life isn't worth living anymore.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response shows empathy and genuine concern for the client's well-being. It acknowledges the client's emotions, offers support, and validates their feelings.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who tells lies about other clients. The other clients on the unit frequently complain to the nursing staff about the client's disruptive behaviors. Which of the following initial actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Talk to the client and identify the specific limits that are required of the client's behavior. This is the correct option. Talking to the client directly allows the nurse to address the behavior, express expectations, and set clear boundaries. This approach promotes open communication and gives the client a chance to understand how their actions are affecting others.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly-admitted client about the possible physical effects of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following manifestation should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: B: Illusions (misinterpretations of external stimuli) are common during alcohol withdrawal, especially in severe cases such as withdrawal delirium (delirium tremens). D: Tremors, often called 'the shakes,' are one of the most common early signs of alcohol withdrawal. E: Seizures, specifically generalized tonic-clonic seizures, are a serious complication of alcohol withdrawal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to minister amoxicillin 350 mg PO. Available is amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 7
Rationale:
To calculate the volume (mL) of amoxicillin needed, use the formula: Volume (mL) = Dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL). The dose is 350 mg, and the concentration is 250 mg/5 mL = 50 mg/mL. Thus, Volume = 350 mg / 50 mg/mL = 7 mL.