ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The rationale for the nurse needing to be aware of their own feelings while working with the family experiencing domestic violence is best explained as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negative emotions can bias assessment and judgment compromising care quality in domestic violence cases.
Choice B is true but not the primary rationale.
Choice C is incorrect as sympathy may blur boundaries.
Choice D is incorrect as positive feelings typically lead to over-involvement not underinvolvement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 40 mg PO daily. The amount available is fluoxetine 20 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale:
To calculate: Required dose (40 mg) ÷ Available concentration (20 mg/mL) = 40 ÷ 20 = 2 mL. The answer is a whole number requiring no rounding.
Question 3 of 5
A client with alcohol use disorder is at risk for Wernicke’s encephalopathy. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thiamine deficiency causes Wernicke’s encephalopathy so high-dose thiamine is critical.
Choice B is irrelevant to prevention.
Choice C does not address thiamine needs.
Choice D is important but secondary to thiamine administration.
Question 4 of 5
A client with alcohol withdrawal is prescribed diazepam. What is the primary purpose of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam is used in alcohol withdrawal to prevent seizures by calming CNS hyperactivity.
Choice B is unrelated to diazepam’s primary role.
Choice C may occur but is secondary.
Choice D is a side effect not the primary purpose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about sertraline for depression. Which side effect should the nurse emphasize?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed side effects (weight gain dry mouth nausea) are common with sertraline and should be discussed to ensure adherence and monitoring.
Choices A B and C are individually correct but incomplete.