ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B Questions and Correct Answers
A nurse is obtaining a mental health history from an older adult client. Which of
... [Show More] 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 - Correct Answer: 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 - Correct Answer: 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? - Correct Answer: 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 - Correct Answer: 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 - Correct Answer: 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 - Correct Answer: 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 - Correct Answer: Avoid looking directly at the light during treatment [Show Less]