ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B questions with correct 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 - 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 - 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? - 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 - Answer St. John's wort