ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 50 mg PO every 6 hr to a client who has acute dystonia. The available medication is diphenhydramine 25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Desired dose (50 mg) divided by available strength (25 mg/tablet) equals 2 tablets per dose to treat acute dystonia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse asks a client who is suicidal to make a safety contract
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assigning a staff member for constant supervision prioritizes safety, monitors behavior, and provides support, addressing the immediate risk of self-harm effectively.
Question 3 of 5
A school registered nurse is speaking to the father of a 15-year-old male adolescent. The father has concerns about his son. Which of the following statements by the mother should indicate to the nurse that the adolescent is at risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The recent suicide of a favorite actor increases suicide risk via social contagion, especially in vulnerable adolescents, necessitating immediate assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and a new prescription for escitalopram. Which of the following should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Escitalopram may initially worsen anxiety as serotonin levels adjust, a common SSRI effect to monitor.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical histories of four clients. Which of the following clients may develop extrapyramidal symptoms from medication therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antipsychotics, used for schizophrenia, block dopamine, leading to extrapyramidal symptoms like akathisia or dystonia, unlike enzymes, insulin, or iron supplements.