ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who is malnourished and appears exhausted. What data would cause the nurse to suspect the client is a victim of human trafficking?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Signs of physical abuse combined with a controlling individual strongly suggest human trafficking as victims are often monitored and show evidence of harm.
Choice A is insufficient alone as relocation is common.
Choice B may have technical explanations.
Choice D is concerning but less specific without additional signs like abuse.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of a suicide attempt has been discharged and is being followed in an outpatient clinic. What is/are the most appropriate nursing intervention(s)? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A ,C ,D
Rationale: Coping mechanisms (
A) community resources (
C) and family education (
D) reduce suicide risk.
Choice B is impractical for outpatient care.
Choice E is unrealistic and hinders resilience development.
Question 3 of 5
A client is to receive a continuous Heparin infusion at 500 units per hour. Pharmacy supplies Heparin in a concentration of 25000 units per 250 mL of NSS. Calculate the rate at which the nurse should set the infusion pump.
Correct Answer: 5
Rationale:
Step 1: Concentration = 25 000 units ÷ 250 mL = 100 units/mL.
Step 2: Rate = 500 units/hour ÷ 100 units/mL = 5 mL/hour. The infusion pump should be set to 5 mL/hour.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 40 mg PO daily. The amount available is fluoxetine 20 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale:
To calculate: Required dose (40 mg) ÷ Available concentration (20 mg/mL) = 40 ÷ 20 = 2 mL. The answer is a whole number requiring no rounding.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder is admitted to a psychiatric unit. Which behavior pattern would the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Borderline personality disorder often leads to conflict due to unstable relationships and fear of abandonment.
Choice A is more linked to schizophrenia.
Choice C is not typical as BPD involves intense interactions.
Choice D is more associated with paranoid personality disorder.