ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B with Complete Solutions

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ATI Mental Health Practice Tests A & B with Complete Solutions 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 ✔✔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 ✔✔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? ✔✔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 ✔✔St. John's wort A nurse is caring for a client in a mental facility. The nurse overhears another staff member make derogatory comments to the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Confront the staff member Encourage the client to report the incident Document the incident in the client's health record Report the occurrence to the charge nurse ✔✔Report the occurrence to the charge nurse A nurse is in a mental health clinic is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for olanzapine. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority? Advise the client to take frequent sips of water Instruct the client to avoid driving during initial therapy Consult a dietitian for a calorie-controlled diet plan Recommend that the client exercise regularly ✔✔Instruct the client to avoid driving during initial therapy A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to begin undergoing light therapy at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? Ensure a family member can be present during treatment Increase fluid intake for 24 hour before the treatment starts Change position slowly when the treatment is complete Avoid looking directly at the light during treatment ✔✔Avoid looking directly at the light during treatment A charge nurse is preparing an educational session for a group of newly licensed nurses to review client rights under the law. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? "Information regarding clients should remain confidential until after their death" "Failure to report suspected maltreatment or neglect of a disabled adult is a felony in all states" "As long as the client identity is disguised, their health information can be shared between professionals on the internet" "In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be administered without consent" ✔✔"In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be administered without consent" 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? The client needs excessive external input to make everyday decisions The client demonstrates a dedication to their job that excludes time for leisure activities The client adheres to a rigid set of rules The client has difficulty starting new relationships unless they feel accepted ✔✔The client needs excessive external input to make everyday decisions A nurse in a mental health facility is planning disch [Show More]

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