ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH Practice A EXAM 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 60 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
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1.A nurse is preparing to administer chlorpromazine 0.55 mg/kg PO to an
adolescent who weighs 110 lb. Available is chlorpromazine syrup 10 mg/5
mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the
nearest whole number): 14 mL
110 lb x (1 kg/2.2 lb) = 50 kg
50 kg x 0.55 mg = 27.5 mg
27.5 mg x(5 mL/10 mg) = 14 mL
2.A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a female adolescent
who has a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa and had a fainting episode during a
ballet performance. Which of the following statements by the mother
acknowledges her daughter's diagnosis?
A. "She works so hard at ballet. Will she still be able to perform?"
B. "She won't let me take the trash from her room. I'm concerned about
what she has in there."
C. "She told me she was tired, so I did her chores for her today."
D. "She is happier with her appearance now that she's lost some weight.":
B. "She won't let me take the trash from her room. I'm concerned about
what she has in there."
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, The client might be binge eating and attempting to hide her food
containers, which is a common behavior among clients who have
bulimia nervosa. The mother's statement indicates awareness of her
daughter's behavior.
3.While observing group therapy, a nurse recognizes that a client is
behaving in a way suggestive of dependent personality disorder. Which of
the following behaviors is consistent with this condition?
A. The client needs excessive external input to make everyday decisions.
B.The client demonstrates a dedication to his job that excludes time for
leisure activities.
C. The client adheres to a rigid set of rules.
D. The client has difficulty starting new relationships unless he feels
accept- ed.: A. The client needs excessive external input to make
everyday decisions.
Clients who have dependent personality disorder need excessive input
from others to make everyday decisions.
4.A nurse is caring for a child who is taking methylphenidate. The nurse
should monitor the child for which of the following findings as an
adverse
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, effect of methylphenidate?
A. Weight gain
B. Tinnitus
C. Tachycardia
D. Increased salivation: C. Tachycardia
The nurse should monitor the child for tachycardia, which is an adverse
effect of methylphenidate.
5.A nurse is interviewing a client at a temporary shelter after surviving the
destruction of her home by a tornado. When assessing the client, the nurse
should ask which of the following questions to determine the client's
ability to cope with this situation?
A. "Don't you think you'll get through this in time?"
B. "To whom do you talk when you feel overwhelmed?"
C. "Have you thought about rebuilding your home on the same site?"
D. "Would you like me to find a therapist for you to speak with?": B. "To
whom do you talk when you feel overwhelmed?"
By asking this question, the nurse is assessing the client's support
systems, which is an important factor in the client's ability to cope with
the situation.
6.A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and was
prescribed a conventional antipsychotic medication yesterday. Which of
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, the following findings indicates the nurse should administer benztropine
2 mg IM?
A. Shuffling gait
B. Hypotension
C. Decreased WBC count
D. Blurred vision: A. Shuffling gait
Benztropine is used to treat parkinsonism manifestations, such as shuffling
gait.
7.A nurse is reviewing routine laboratory values for several clients who
are taking lithium carbonate. Which of the following clients should the
nurse assess further for findings indicating lithium toxicity?
A. A client who has a fasting blood sugar of 80 mg/dL
B. A client who has a sodium level of 128 mEq/L
C. A client who has a BUN of 18 mg/dL
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EXAM COMPLETE 60 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED
A+
1.A nurse is preparing to administer chlorpromazine 0.55 mg/kg PO to an
adolescent who weighs 110 lb. Available is chlorpromazine syrup 10 mg/5
mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the
nearest whole number): 14 mL
110 lb x (1 kg/2.2 lb) = 50 kg
50 kg x 0.55 mg = 27.5 mg
27.5 mg x(5 mL/10 mg) = 14 mL
2.A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a female adolescent
who has a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa and had a fainting episode during a
ballet performance. Which of the following statements by the mother
acknowledges her daughter's diagnosis?
A. "She works so hard at ballet. Will she still be able to perform?"
B. "She won't let me take the trash from her room. I'm concerned about
what she has in there."
C. "She told me she was tired, so I did her chores for her today."
D. "She is happier with her appearance now that she's lost some weight.":
B. "She won't let me take the trash from her room. I'm concerned about
what she has in there."
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, The client might be binge eating and attempting to hide her food
containers, which is a common behavior among clients who have
bulimia nervosa. The mother's statement indicates awareness of her
daughter's behavior.
3.While observing group therapy, a nurse recognizes that a client is
behaving in a way suggestive of dependent personality disorder. Which of
the following behaviors is consistent with this condition?
A. The client needs excessive external input to make everyday decisions.
B.The client demonstrates a dedication to his job that excludes time for
leisure activities.
C. The client adheres to a rigid set of rules.
D. The client has difficulty starting new relationships unless he feels
accept- ed.: A. The client needs excessive external input to make
everyday decisions.
Clients who have dependent personality disorder need excessive input
from others to make everyday decisions.
4.A nurse is caring for a child who is taking methylphenidate. The nurse
should monitor the child for which of the following findings as an
adverse
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, effect of methylphenidate?
A. Weight gain
B. Tinnitus
C. Tachycardia
D. Increased salivation: C. Tachycardia
The nurse should monitor the child for tachycardia, which is an adverse
effect of methylphenidate.
5.A nurse is interviewing a client at a temporary shelter after surviving the
destruction of her home by a tornado. When assessing the client, the nurse
should ask which of the following questions to determine the client's
ability to cope with this situation?
A. "Don't you think you'll get through this in time?"
B. "To whom do you talk when you feel overwhelmed?"
C. "Have you thought about rebuilding your home on the same site?"
D. "Would you like me to find a therapist for you to speak with?": B. "To
whom do you talk when you feel overwhelmed?"
By asking this question, the nurse is assessing the client's support
systems, which is an important factor in the client's ability to cope with
the situation.
6.A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and was
prescribed a conventional antipsychotic medication yesterday. Which of
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, the following findings indicates the nurse should administer benztropine
2 mg IM?
A. Shuffling gait
B. Hypotension
C. Decreased WBC count
D. Blurred vision: A. Shuffling gait
Benztropine is used to treat parkinsonism manifestations, such as shuffling
gait.
7.A nurse is reviewing routine laboratory values for several clients who
are taking lithium carbonate. Which of the following clients should the
nurse assess further for findings indicating lithium toxicity?
A. A client who has a fasting blood sugar of 80 mg/dL
B. A client who has a sodium level of 128 mEq/L
C. A client who has a BUN of 18 mg/dL
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