ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching about haloperidol. Which side effect should be emphasized?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Extrapyramidal symptoms, such as tremors, are common with haloperidol and require monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a panic disorder experiences chest pain. The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing for cardiac issues rules out life-threatening conditions before attributing pain to anxiety.
Question 3 of 5
An IV infusion of 125 mL of a GI prokinetic agent is ordered to be given over 1 hour. The nurse will use a microdrip infusion set (60 gtts/mL). How many drops per minute will the nurse set the infusion?
Correct Answer: 125
Rationale: Volume = 125 mL, Time = 1 hr (60 min), Drop factor = 60 gtts/mL. Drops/min = (125 mL × 60 gtts/mL) ÷ 60 min = 125 gtts/min.
Question 4 of 5
Upon assessment of the lungs,the nurse hears continuous high-pitched musical sounds. This should be documented as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wheezes are continuous, high-pitched, musical sounds that occur when air flows through narrowed or obstructed airways. They can be heard during both inspiration and expiration and are commonly associated with conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP
D), and bronchitis. Wheezes are a key indicator of airway obstruction and require prompt medical attention to address the underlying cause.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected bulimia nervosa. Which finding is most indicative?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Tooth enamel erosion is a hallmark of bulimia due to frequent vomiting.