ATI LPN
LPN ATI Mental Health Psychosocial Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Haldol 2 mg IM stat has been ordered for the agitated client. Haldol is available in 5 mg/ml. How many ml's will you administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Step 1 is to determine the amount of medication to administer. The order is for Haldol 2 mg IM stat. The available medication is Haldol 5 mg/ml.
To find out how many ml's to administer, you would divide the ordered dose by the available dose. So, 2 mg ÷ 5 mg/ml = 0.4 ml.
Question 2 of 5
A client reports to the nurse that her elderly mother has become increasingly angry and responds inappropriately to conversations within the past few months. She notes that her mother does not respond when the mother's back is turned. What is the best intervention for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The mother’s behavior of not responding when her back is turned and increasing anger could be signs of hearing loss. A hearing evaluation would help determine if this is the case and allow for appropriate interventions.
Question 3 of 5
Upon entrance into a mental health care system, clients are thoroughly assessed, and this is followed by the development of a mental health treatment plan assessment. Which of the following are purposes of the treatment plan? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: The treatment plan serves as a tool for communication and coordination (
A), evaluates intervention effectiveness (
B), guides care planning (
C), and monitors progress (E). Ensuring client adherence (
D) is not a primary purpose.
Question 4 of 5
Prozac 30mg PO is ordered for a client. Prozac is available in 10 mg tablets. How many tablets will you administer?
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale:
Step 1 is to determine the number of tablets to administer. The order is for 30 mg and each tablet contains 10 mg. So, 30 mg ÷ 10 mg/tablet = 3 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
A client who just went through an upsetting divorce is threatening to commit suicide with a handgun. The client is voluntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which of the following nursing diagnoses has the highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Risk for suicide related to a highly lethal plan is the highest priority due to the immediate threat to life posed by the client’s plan and means (handgun).