ATI LPN
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2023 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 hours in the sun increases photosensitivity risk, a haloperidol side effect. A, B, and C are appropriate or harmless behaviors.
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 frequent monitoring to prevent falls. A doesn’t address falls, B is a last resort, and D is unrelated.
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: Calculation: 50 mg ÷ 20 mg/mL = 2.5 mL. This ensures the correct dose is administered based on the concentration available.
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: 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 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: 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.