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ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B/120 Questions and Answers
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ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B/120Questions and Answers
A nurse is obtaining a mental health history from an older adult client. Which
of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Raise the pitch of the voice when speaking to the client
Begin the interview by explaining the plan of care
Interview the client in a private setting
Ask the client to complete a detailed questionnaire - -Interview the client in
a private setting
-A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which
of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Diazepam 5 mg IV bolus
Clonidine 0.1 mg transdermal patch
Naltrexone 380 mg IM
Bupropion 150 mg PO - -Diazepam 5 mg IV bolus
-A nurse is preparing to administer chlorpromazine 0.55 mg/kg PO to an
adolescent who weighs 110 lbs. Available is chlorpromazine syrup 10mg/5ml.
How many ml should the nurse administer? - -14 ml
-A nurse in an outpatient mental health setting is collecting a health history
from a client who is taking paroxetine for depression. The client reports to
the nurse that he also takes herbal supplements. The nurse should advise
the client that which of the following supplements interacts adversely with
paroxetine?
St. John's wort
Saw palmetto
Echinacea
Ginkgo - -St. John's wort
-A nurse is caring for a client in a mental facility. The nurse overhears
another staff member make derogatory comments to the client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Confront the staff member
Encourage the client to report the incident
Document the incident in the client's health record
Report the occurrence to the charge nurse - -Report the occurrence to the
charge nurse
-A nurse is in a mental health clinic is planning care for a client who has a
new prescription for olanzapine. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse identify as the priority?
Advise the client to take frequent sips of water
,Instruct the client to avoid driving during initial therapy
Consult a dietitian for a calorie-controlled diet plan
Recommend that the client exercise regularly - -Instruct the client to avoid
driving during initial therapy
-A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to begin undergoing light
therapy at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include
in the teaching?
Ensure a family member can be present during treatment
Increase fluid intake for 24 hour before the treatment starts
Change position slowly when the treatment is complete
Avoid looking directly at the light during treatment - -Avoid looking directly
at the light during treatment
-A charge nurse is preparing an educational session for a group of newly
licensed nurses to review client rights under the law. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
"Information regarding clients should remain confidential until after their
death"
"Failure to report suspected maltreatment or neglect of a disabled adult is a
felony in all states"
"As long as the client identity is disguised, their health information can be
shared between professionals on the internet"
"In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be
administered without consent" - -"In the event a client threatens harm to
others, medications can be administered without consent"
-While observing group therapy, a nurse recognizes that a client is behaving
in a way suggestive of dependent personality disorder. Which of the
following behaviors is consistent with this condition?
The client needs excessive external input to make everyday decisions
The client demonstrates a dedication to their job that excludes time for
leisure activities
The client adheres to a rigid set of rules
The client has difficulty starting new relationships unless they feel accepted -
-The client needs excessive external input to make everyday decisions
-A nurse in a mental health facility is planning discharge for a client who has
a history of alcohol use disorder. Which of the following post discharge
activities should the nurse plan to include?
Taking the oral medication buprenorphine to prevent alcohol use
Attending a relapse prevention group several times each week
Beginning a methadone treatment program at a local center
Living with their parent, who has promised to keep them away from alcohol -
-Attending a relapse prevention group several times each week
, -A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of mild Alzheimer's
disease. The client's partner asks the nurse about expected manifestations.
The nurse should teach the partner to expect which of the following
manifestations to occur first?
Inability to recognize family memnbers
Chooses clothing that is inappropriate for the weather
Exhibits a change in personality
Frequently misplaces objects - -Frequently misplaces objects
-A client who has paranoid schizophrenia is attending a treatment planning
conference with a family member. During the discussion of the medication
adherence portion of the plan, a nurse notices that the family member
seems distracted. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Call the family member to the side to inquire if they have questions or
concerns about the treatment plan
Advise the family member that this treatment plan has been developed
specifically for the client to follow
Ask the family member if they have any thoughts or questions about the
treatment plan
Document that the family member does not support the medication
treatment plan - -
-A nurse in a emergency department is admitting a client who reports
experiencing a headache and heart palpitations after having a glass of wine
1 hr ago. The client has a history of depression and blood pressure of
210/105 mmHg and a temperature of 103/8 F. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first?
Administer phentolamine 5 mg IV to the client
Apply a hypothermic blanket to the client
Determine the client's prescribed medication regimen
Initiate IV access for the client - -Determine the client's prescribed
medication regimen
-A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and has
wandered into the day room looking for their deceased partner. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Move the client to a room near the nurses' station
Limit visitors until the client is oriented to the environment
Tell the client that their partner is deceased
Talk with the client about activities they enjoyed with their partner - -Talk
with the client about activities they enjoyed with their partner
-A nurse is reviewing routine laboratory values for several clients who are
taking lithium carbonate. Which of the following clients should the nurse
assess further for findings indicating lithium toxicity?
A client who has a fasting blood glucose level of 80 mg/dl
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