ATI RN
Target Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse caring for a patient with Alzheimer disease can anticipate that the family will most likely need information about:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. Patients with Alzheimer's disease often benefit from this type of medication to help improve cognitive function. The family would need information on this to understand the treatment plan. Antimetabolites (A), benzodiazepines (B), and immunosuppressants (C) are not typically used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and would not be relevant for the family to know about in this context.
Question 2 of 5
Which expectation should be considered most critical prior to discharging a client with anorexia nervosa from the hospital?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: A critical expectation before discharging a client with anorexia nervosa is the attainment of minimum normal weight. This is crucial for the client's physical health and to prevent complications like organ damage. Resuming a normal menstrual cycle (B) is important but not as critical as restoring weight. Knowing about nutrition (C) is valuable but not as urgent as weight gain. Reducing exercise (D) may be necessary, but weight restoration takes precedence for overall health.
Question 3 of 5
A client with anorexia nervosa engages in manipulative behavior. She tells the nurse, 'I can't get weighed this morning, because I drank a glass of juice a few minutes before breakfast.' The best approach by the nurse would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Step 1: The correct answer is D because it sets clear boundaries and enforces consistency by reminding the client of the established protocol. Step 2: By stating "This is weight day. Please step on the scale," the nurse maintains the structure and accountability in the treatment plan. Step 3: This response avoids reinforcing manipulative behavior and emphasizes the importance of following the agreed-upon rules for accurate monitoring. Step 4: Other choices like A may inadvertently validate the manipulation, B suggests giving in to the client's avoidance tactic, and C delays the weighing without addressing the manipulation directly.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse who works in a sleep clinic knows that approximately ______% of adults suffer from insomnia.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B (30 to 40%). Insomnia is a common sleep disorder, affecting around 30-40% of adults. This range reflects the prevalence rates reported in various studies. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they provide prevalence rates that are either too low (A) or too high (C, D) compared to the generally accepted range for insomnia in adults. It is essential for the nurse in a sleep clinic to understand the prevalence of insomnia accurately to provide appropriate care and support to patients.
Question 5 of 5
A major difference in assessment findings between a patient with anorexia nervosa and a patient with bulimia nervosa is the patient with bulimia:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because a major difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is that patients with bulimia are often of near-normal weight, while patients with anorexia are typically underweight. This is due to the different patterns of eating behaviors in the two disorders. In bulimia, individuals often engage in binge-eating episodes followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging, which may help maintain their weight. On the other hand, individuals with anorexia restrict their food intake significantly, leading to malnourishment and significant weight loss. Choice A is incorrect because individuals with bulimia can still experience malnourishment due to the purging behaviors. Choice B is incorrect because both patients with anorexia and bulimia may deny hunger due to their disordered eating behaviors. Choice D is incorrect because both disorders involve a distorted body image, although the specific nature of the distortion may differ.