ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Administer heparin 1000 units per hour IV. The pharmacy supplies the heparin infusion as 25.000 units in 500 mL DSW. What will the IV pump be set to? (Include unit of measure with answer).
Correct Answer: 20
Rationale: Heparin infusion Calculation(ans only):Heparin dose ordered: 1000 units per hour
Heparin concentration: 25,000 units in 500 mL
Conversion: 1 mL = 500 units
Calculations:Units per hour = 1000 units
Units per mL = 25,000 units / 500 mL = 50 units/mL
mL per hour = 1000 units / 50 units/mL = 20 mL/hr
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following factors may contribute to an increased risk of suicide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trauma or abuse history increases suicide risk by contributing to psychological distress and hopelessness.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which of the following factors increases a client's risk of experiencing a crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: History of trauma heightens stress responses increasing crisis risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypothyroidism and has been prescribed levothyroxine. Which of the following medication instructions would the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine on an empty stomach ensures consistent absorption as food can interfere.