ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lithium 300 mg PO every 8 hr. Available is lithium carbonate 150 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Desired dose (300 mg) divided by capsule strength (150 mg) equals 2 capsules per dose, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lithium 300 mg PO every 8 hr. Available is lithium carbonate 150 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Desired dose (300 mg) divided by capsule strength (150 mg) equals 2 capsules per dose, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 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 5 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.