ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Group therapy is strongly encouraged,but not mandatory in an inpatient psychiatric unit. The unit manager's policy is that clients can make a choice about whether or not to attend group therapy. Which ethical principle does the unit manager's policy preserve?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing choice respects client autonomy in treatment decisions.
Question 2 of 5
A client with alcohol dependence is at risk for withdrawal. The nurse should monitor for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Seizures are a critical risk during alcohol withdrawal, requiring close monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of a somatoform disorder. Which statement does the nurse recognize as true about all somatoform disorders?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: New medical complaints in somatoform disorders must be evaluated to rule out actual medical conditions, ensuring comprehensive care.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with Functional Neurologic Symptom Disorder (conversion disorder). What action should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coping strategies like CBT empower symptom management.