ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2023 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: Calculation: 50 mg ÷ 20 mg/mL = 2.5 mL. This ensures the correct dose is administered based on the concentration available.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac arrhythmia is a contraindication for ECT due to risks of heart rate and pressure changes. B, C, and D are not direct contraindications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering lithium with meals reduces GI upset, a common side effect. B, C, and D are unrelated to lithium’s effects or management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a group of older adult clients about behavioral expectations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help eliminate barriers to learning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using 'I' statements fosters a collaborative environment, reducing defensiveness. A, B, and C may fatigue or overwhelm older adults.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia results from purging (vomiting, laxatives), depleting potassium. A is less common, C and D are more typical of anorexia nervosa.