ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Administer Dopamine 3 mcg/kg/min. The client weighs 176 pounds. The drug is available as 500 mg in 250 mL of fluid. Calculate mcg/min, mcg/hr, and mL/hr. (Do not round your answer and include unit of measure with each answer)
Correct Answer: 7.2
Rationale: Answers: mcg/min: 240 mcg/min, mcg/hr: 14400 mcg/hr, mL/hr: 7.2 mL/hr 240 mcg/min 14400 mcg/hr 7.2 mL/hr Weight conversion (176 lbs / 2.2 = 80 kg) and Calculation(ans only)s yield 240 mcg/min (3 mcg/kg/min x 80 kg) 14400 mcg/hr (240 x 60) and 7.2 mL/hr (14400 / 2000 mcg/mL).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is talking with the guardian of a school-aged child recently diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder (IED). The guardian says,My child is impulsive, acts out aggressively, and then seems pleased with themselves. How can my child be happy? Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sense of relief after an outburst in IED reflects tension release rather than happiness addressing the guardian’s concern empathetically.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has septic shock about the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DIC involves abnormal coagulation,consuming fibrinogen and causing microthrombi and bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
Susan,the nurse is caring for a client who states "I plan to commit suicide." Which of the following assessments should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the lethality and means determines the immediacy of the suicide risk prioritizing safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing a thyroid storm. Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia is a hallmark of thyroid storm due to excessive thyroid hormones.