ATI RN
Psychiatric Emergency Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 74 year old man has painless jaundice and pale faeces for 1 week. He has lost 4 kg in weight in 3 months. His temperature is 37.4°C, pulse rate 90 bpm, BP 138/76 mmHg, respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute. His sclera and skin are yellow. Chest and abdominal examinations are normal. Which is the most appropriate investigation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A 93 year old woman is in hospital having completed treatment for a urinary tract infection. She has mild dementia. She is medically fit for discharge and is keen to go home but her daughter is unhappy about this. Which is the most appropriate next step?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 50 year old man wants to stop drinking alcohol and has been admitted to the inpatient ward for detoxification. Which is the most appropriate initial drug to prescribe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 5 year old boy has an episode of unconsciousness and is seen in the Emergency Department. He ran into his school desk, cried out in pain and then fell unconscious. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 9 year old boy has a cough and worsening breathlessness and is seen in the Emergency Department. He has asthma. Which is the most appropriate next management step?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.