ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia and is experiencing an increased number of falls. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the client near the nurses' station allows for closer monitoring and quicker intervention, which can help prevent falls. This is a practical, non-restrictive measure to enhance safety.
Question 3 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 4 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: D
Rationale: Cardiac arrhythmia is a contraindication for ECT because the procedure can increase the risk of cardiac complications. ECT involves electrical stimulation that can affect heart rhythm, requiring prior cardiac evaluation.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: Administering lithium with meals is recommended to reduce gastrointestinal upset. Lithium can cause stomach irritation, and taking it with food helps minimize this side effect, improving adherence.