ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer olanzapine 20 mg PO daily. Available is olanzapine 10 mg orally disintegrating tablets. How many tablets 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:
To calculate: 20 mg (desired dose) รท 10 mg (strength of each tablet) = 2 tablets.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse in a psychiatric unit is caring for several clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for group therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client who has been taking amitriptyline for 3 months for depression is likely to have their symptoms more stabilized and under better control compared to acute situations. They might be at a stage where they can engage in group therapy to discuss their experiences, coping strategies, and learn from others in a similar situation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has a deep vein thrombosis and is prescribed heparin by continuous infusion at 1,200 U/hr. Available is heparin 25,000 units in 500 mL DSW. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 24
Rationale:
To calculate mL/hr: mL/hr = (
Total units required per hour) / (Units/mL in the solution).
Total units required = 1,200 U/hr. Units/mL = 25,000 U / 500 mL = 50 U/mL. mL/hr = 1,200 U/hr / 50 U/mL = 24 mL/hr.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer benztropine 2 mg IM every 12 hr to a client who is experiencing an extrapyramidal reaction. Available is benztropine 1 mg/mL for injection. How many ml 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:
To calculate the volume (mL): Volume = Dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL). Dose = 2 mg, Concentration = 1 mg/mL. Volume = 2 mg / 1 mg/mL = 2 mL.