ATI bipolar disorder scenario
Nurse Ben performs Ms. Chois intial mental status assessment. Which of the following
categories indicates correct nursing assessment findings? - ANS-Thought Content
The client is experiencing a manic episode with grandiose thinking, racing thoughts and magical
thinking.
Nurse Ben continues to collect information related to ms. Choi episode of manic behavior.
Which of the following responses to the question asked by the clients mother, Mrs. Choi, is
appropriate? - ANS-"According to the literature, there is strong genetic predisposition for bipolar
disorders."
Bipolar disorders have a strong genetic link. The risk for the development of bipolar disorder
may be 5 to 10 times higher for persons who have a relative with this disorder compared to
those who do not.
Ms. Choi Behaves seductively towards Nurse Ben. Which of the following responses by Ben is
appropriate? - ANS-"It is the expectation on this unit that there is no inappropriate physical
contact. I need you to stop."
The nurse is providing information about unit expectations and is giving clear instructions for the
client to stop the inappropriate behavior.
Nurse Ben is preparing to administer Olanzapine (Zyprexa) to Ms.Choi who is in the early phase
of acute mania. Which of the following are expected outcomes of the medication (select all that
apply) - ANS-Promote sedation, decrease agitation, and prevent mania relapse.
A client who recieves olanzapine can experience sedation, decreased agitation and fewer
mania relapses. Common side effects of olanzapine includes an increase of premenstrual
syndrome symptoms and weight gain.
Nurse Ben is preparing to administer olanzapine (Zyprexa) 10mg IM to Ms.Choi, who has acute
mania. The nruse should reconstitute the medication with 2.1 mL of sterile water to yeild 5mg/
mL. How many mL should Ben administer? (round to the nearest whole number) - ANS-2mL
10mg x 2mL / 5mg = = 2mL
Nurse Ben is attempting to administer the Olanzapine IM to susan, but she forcefully refuses it.
Which of the following actions should Ben take? - ANS-Explain the benefits of the injection.
Nurse Ben performs Ms. Chois intial mental status assessment. Which of the following
categories indicates correct nursing assessment findings? - ANS-Thought Content
The client is experiencing a manic episode with grandiose thinking, racing thoughts and magical
thinking.
Nurse Ben continues to collect information related to ms. Choi episode of manic behavior.
Which of the following responses to the question asked by the clients mother, Mrs. Choi, is
appropriate? - ANS-"According to the literature, there is strong genetic predisposition for bipolar
disorders."
Bipolar disorders have a strong genetic link. The risk for the development of bipolar disorder
may be 5 to 10 times higher for persons who have a relative with this disorder compared to
those who do not.
Ms. Choi Behaves seductively towards Nurse Ben. Which of the following responses by Ben is
appropriate? - ANS-"It is the expectation on this unit that there is no inappropriate physical
contact. I need you to stop."
The nurse is providing information about unit expectations and is giving clear instructions for the
client to stop the inappropriate behavior.
Nurse Ben is preparing to administer Olanzapine (Zyprexa) to Ms.Choi who is in the early phase
of acute mania. Which of the following are expected outcomes of the medication (select all that
apply) - ANS-Promote sedation, decrease agitation, and prevent mania relapse.
A client who recieves olanzapine can experience sedation, decreased agitation and fewer
mania relapses. Common side effects of olanzapine includes an increase of premenstrual
syndrome symptoms and weight gain.
Nurse Ben is preparing to administer olanzapine (Zyprexa) 10mg IM to Ms.Choi, who has acute
mania. The nruse should reconstitute the medication with 2.1 mL of sterile water to yeild 5mg/
mL. How many mL should Ben administer? (round to the nearest whole number) - ANS-2mL
10mg x 2mL / 5mg = = 2mL
Nurse Ben is attempting to administer the Olanzapine IM to susan, but she forcefully refuses it.
Which of the following actions should Ben take? - ANS-Explain the benefits of the injection.
