ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. The nurse could teach the client which of the following factors puts her at risk for lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lithium is excreted through the kidneys, and dehydration and sodium depletion increase the risk of lithium toxicity. A client who runs 4 miles outdoors every afternoon is at risk of excessive sweating and fluid loss, which can lead to dehydration and sodium depletion. This reduces lithium excretion, leading to toxic levels in the blood.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. The client received a telephone call that was upsetting, and now the client is pacing up and down the corridors of the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Walking with the client at a gradually slower pace is a therapeutic approach that allows the nurse to build rapport, provide support, and help the client regulate their emotions.
Question 3 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) ÷ 10 mg (strength of each tablet) = 2 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has multiple injuries following a motor vehicle crash. Shortly after admission, the client's partner arrives. He is distraught and blames himself for the accident. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response is empathetic and encourages the partner to express their emotions. It shows that the nurse is actively listening and is willing to provide a safe space for the partner to share their feelings.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has an eating disorder. Which of the following are manifestations of this disorder?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Amenorrhea, altered body image, and bradycardia are common manifestations of eating disorders like anorexia nervosa.