ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 40 mg PO daily. The amount available is fluoxetine 20 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 10
Rationale: Desired dose (40 mg) divided by concentration (20 mg/5 mL) equals 2, then multiplied by 5 mL equals 10 mL, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing a community health education class about suicide prevention. Which of the following should the nurse identify as risk factors for suicide? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Schizophrenia increases suicide risk due to hopelessness and psychosis; alcohol and substance use disorders heighten impulsivity and despair; age over 65 correlates with higher rates due to isolation and health issues. Pregnancy and marriage are generally protective.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is about to undergo surgery for benign prostatic hypertrophy. The client states
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflecting 'I’m hearing that you are concerned' shows empathy, validates the client’s fear, and encourages further discussion, building trust.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager is discussing suicide with nursing staff. Which of the following should the manager identify as risk factors for suicide? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Male gender, age over 55, and schizophrenia increase suicide risk due to help-seeking reluctance, isolation, and severe mental illness, respectively. Education and recent marriage are not direct risk factors.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for diazepam. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol potentiates diazepam’s CNS depression, increasing risks like sedation or respiratory issues, making avoidance critical.