MENTAL HEALTH ATI PRACTICE TEST Q’S:
· A nurse is admitting a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. The nurse should plan to make
... [Show More] which of the following room assignments for the client?
· A private room in a quiet location on the unit
· A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with acute psychosis and is being treated with haloperidol. The nurse should suspect that the client may be experiencing tardive dyskinesia (TD) when the client exhibits which of the following? (SATA)
· Tongue thrusting and lip smacking
· Facial grimacing and eye blinking
· Involuntary movements
· A nurse is caring for a client who reports an upset stomach after taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following responses should you make?
· Drink a glass of milk with each dose of your medication
· A nurse is reviewing meds for a newly admitted client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following client Rx should the nurse realize is expected to reduce the client’s mania?
· Carbamazepine
· (Antiseizure med/mood stabilizer)- don't need mood stabilizers?
· A nurse is caring for a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. The client is running around the unit trying to organize competitive games with the clients. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention?
· Take the client outside for a walk
· A nurse is caring for a client who is taking amitriptyline. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
· Orthostatic hypotension
· A nurse is developing a care plan for a client who has schizo and is taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
· Monitor the clients respirations every 4 hrs
· Admitting a client who is exhibiting manic behavior. The client reports recent personal stressors, the loss of her mother and a divorce. Which is the priority nursing action?
· Preventing self-directed violence
· Nurse evaluating the outcomes for an outpatient client who has depression. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further evaluation?
· I just don't like going to the movies like i used to
· Nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who has bipolar disorder and is taking lithium. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include as an indication of mild toxicity?
· Muscle weakness
· A nurse is leading a family therapy session for a mother, father & 2 adolescent siblings. Which of the following statements should the nurse recognize as an example of effective communication among family members?
· Can you tell me the reason you get upset each time i go to the mall?
· A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing ECT. which statement indicates an understanding of the teaching?
· My memory loss will last several minutes after treatment
· A nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting severe manifestations of serotonin syndrome. Which of the following is the priority intervention?
· Preparing for artificial ventilation
· A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has depressive disorder and is taking amitriptyline. Which of the following actions should be included in the plan of care?
· Weigh the client weekly
· Nurse is preparing to administer amantadine 150 mg PO every 12 hr. Avail is amantadine 50 mg/5mL syrup. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (round to whole #)
· 15 mL
· A nurse is reviewing med records for several clients who have bipolar disorder. The nurse should recognize that which of the following meds are used to treat clients who have bipolar disorder? (SATA)
· Paroxetine
· Lithium
· Valproate
· Carbamazepine
· A nurse is reinforcing teaching w/an older adult client who has major depressive disorder and a Rx for nortriptyline 25 mg daily. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
· “I should sit on the side of the bed before standing up in the morning”
· (nortriptyline (pamelor) is a TCA)
· Orthostatic hypotension is a potential complication of TCAs [Show Less]