ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer sertraline 50 mg PO once daily to a client who has depressive disorder. Available is sertraline oral solution 20 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: 2.5
Rationale:
Step 1: (50 mg ÷ 20 mg/mL) × 1 mL = 2.5 mL. The nurse should administer 2.5 mL to deliver the prescribed 50 mg dose, calculated based on the concentration of the available solution.
Question 2 of 5
A client is becoming increasingly agitated
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verbally de-escalating the client is the first step to reduce agitation and prevent escalation. This non-invasive approach prioritizes safety and communication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following client statements indicates that the client is experiencing a command hallucination?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The statement 'The voices told me to quit eating the food here' is indicative of a command hallucination, where the client hears voices instructing them to take specific actions. This distinguishes it from visual hallucinations or delusions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about client confidentiality. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clients retain the legal right to privacy of health information even after death, per HIPAA regulations. This statement reflects an accurate understanding of confidentiality principles.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who started taking haloperidol decanoate 125 mg IM 1 month ago. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse address?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spending several hours outside in the sun could increase the risk of photosensitivity, a side effect of haloperidol. The nurse should address this to educate the client on protective measures like sunscreen use.