ATI PN Mental Health 2023

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about client confidentiality. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. A provider may speak to a client’s employer regarding a substance use disorder.' B. A client retains the legal right to privacy of health information even after they have died.' C. The provider must give consent to discuss health information with the client’s family.' D. I can discuss a client’s information with staff who have provided care in the past.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Under HIPAA, privacy persists 50 years post-death, showing understanding. A violates consent rules, C misstates client consent requirements, and D breaches need-to-know principles.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer disulfiram 375 mg PO once daily. Available is disulfiram 250 mg tablets. How many tablets 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: 1.5

Rationale: Calculation: 375 mg ÷ 250 mg = 1.5 tablets. This ensures the correct dose is administered based on tablet strength.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

A. Meiosis B. Hypokinesis C. Bradycardia D. Diarrhea

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Diarrhea is typical in opioid withdrawal due to GI hyperactivity. Meiosis (
A) should be mydriasis (dilated pupils), hypokinesis (
B) contrasts with restlessness, and bradycardia (
C) contrasts with tachycardia.

Question 4 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?

A. Decrease the client’s dietary potassium. B. Administer the medication with meals. C. Increase the client’s daily caloric intake. D. Monitor the client for hypoglycemia.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Administering lithium with meals reduces GI upset, a common side effect. Potassium (
A) isn’t affected, caloric intake (
C) isn’t indicated, and hypoglycemia (
D) isn’t a lithium risk.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer sertraline 50 mg PO once daily to a client who has a 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 based on concentration.

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