VIRTUAL ATI - PN MENTAL HEALTH PRE-
ASSESSMENT QUIZ WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about valproate with a client who has
bipolar disorder. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching?
1. "Thyroid function tests must be performed every 6 months"
2. "A pretreatment electroencephalogram (EEG) will be performed"
3. "Liver function tests must be monitored regularly"
4. "A white blood count must be monitored weekly" 3. "Liver
function tests must be monitored regularly"
A nurse in an assisted-living facility is caring for a client who is in early
stages of dementia. The client has been oriented to name and place and
is usually cooperative. Which of the following nursing actions is
appropriate if the client refuses to take morning medications?
1. Crush the pills, if not contraindicated, and hide them in the clients
applesauce
2. Ask the client to express her reasons for refusing the morning
medications and document the event
3. Try to talk the client into adherence by telling her the possible
implications of missing a dose
4. Notify the charge nurse of the need for evaluation of the clients level
of competence 2. Ask the client to express her reasons for refusing
the morning medications and document the event
, A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a newly-admitted client
who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse plan to include?
1. Give negative reinforcement for ritualistic behavior
2. Provide a stimulating environment for the client
3. Provide a structured schedule of activities for the client
4. Limit time for rituals to 30 min each day 3. Provide a structured
schedule of activities for the client
A nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting signs of serotonin
syndrome. Which of the following is the nurse's priority intervention?
1. Administering an anticonvulsant
2. Administering diazepam
3. Preparing for artificial ventilation
4. Applying a cooling blanket 3. Preparing for artificial ventilation
- thinking ABC
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make first?
1. "What are the voices telling you"
2. "How often do you hear the voices"
ASSESSMENT QUIZ WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about valproate with a client who has
bipolar disorder. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching?
1. "Thyroid function tests must be performed every 6 months"
2. "A pretreatment electroencephalogram (EEG) will be performed"
3. "Liver function tests must be monitored regularly"
4. "A white blood count must be monitored weekly" 3. "Liver
function tests must be monitored regularly"
A nurse in an assisted-living facility is caring for a client who is in early
stages of dementia. The client has been oriented to name and place and
is usually cooperative. Which of the following nursing actions is
appropriate if the client refuses to take morning medications?
1. Crush the pills, if not contraindicated, and hide them in the clients
applesauce
2. Ask the client to express her reasons for refusing the morning
medications and document the event
3. Try to talk the client into adherence by telling her the possible
implications of missing a dose
4. Notify the charge nurse of the need for evaluation of the clients level
of competence 2. Ask the client to express her reasons for refusing
the morning medications and document the event
, A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a newly-admitted client
who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse plan to include?
1. Give negative reinforcement for ritualistic behavior
2. Provide a stimulating environment for the client
3. Provide a structured schedule of activities for the client
4. Limit time for rituals to 30 min each day 3. Provide a structured
schedule of activities for the client
A nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting signs of serotonin
syndrome. Which of the following is the nurse's priority intervention?
1. Administering an anticonvulsant
2. Administering diazepam
3. Preparing for artificial ventilation
4. Applying a cooling blanket 3. Preparing for artificial ventilation
- thinking ABC
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make first?
1. "What are the voices telling you"
2. "How often do you hear the voices"
