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ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 2 mg IV push to a client. The available medication is lorazepam 4 mg/mL. How many mL 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: 0.5
Rationale: Desired dose (2 mg) divided by concentration (4 mg/mL) equals 0.5 mL, rounded to the nearest tenth.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of self-harm. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine the client’s risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking 'Have you thought about ending your life?' directly assesses suicidal ideation, critical for risk evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Fear of abandonment and impulsivity are hallmark BPD traits due to emotional dysregulation and identity issues, unlike consistent mood or employment stability.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 14-year-old who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following 5 assessment findings require immediate follow-up?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Phosphate, sodium, magnesium, and glucose imbalances, plus delayed capillary refill, signal severe malnutrition risks in anorexia nervosa, requiring urgent attention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and is starting treatment with an SSRI. The client asks
Correct Answer:
Rationale: SSRIs typically take 2–4 weeks to improve depressive symptoms as serotonin levels adjust, unlike immediate effects.