ATI LPN
LPN ATI Mental Health Psychosocial Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
True or False: The management of delirium is dependent on its cause, with the primary focus being to address the root cause.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The management of delirium depends on identifying and treating its underlying cause, such as infection or medication withdrawal, making this statement true.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is pacing the hall near the nurse's station, swearing loudly. What would be an appropriate initial intervention for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By expressing a desire to understand the patient's feelings, the nurse opens up a line of communication and shows empathy. This can help de-escalate the situation and make the patient feel heard and understood.
Question 4 of 5
The practical nurse (PN) reviews the lab values. What Questions can the PN ask the client based on the lab results? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Asking about supplements (
A), dry skin (
B), and urinary urgency (
C) can help interpret lab results related to conditions like thyroid issues or infections. Urinating less often (
D) is less specific without context.
Question 5 of 5
During the mental status examination, the nurse observes that the client rapidly shifts from one idea to another related thought. Which disordered thinking process is the client displaying?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flight of ideas is a symptom of a thought disorder that causes a rapid shift from one idea to another, often seen in manic episodes of bipolar disorder. This matches the described behavior.