ATI RN
Age Specific Patient Care Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A woman was bound, taken to a remote location, and raped at gunpoint. When found, she was examined and treated in the emergency department. Which aspect of this crisis produced the greatest amount of psychological trauma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: The threat to her life. This aspect produced the greatest psychological trauma as the fear of losing one's life triggers intense emotional distress and long-lasting psychological effects such as anxiety and PTSD. The threat of death during a traumatic event can lead to profound feelings of helplessness and vulnerability. In comparison, while the other aspects (B: Collection of evidence, C: Physical pain experienced, D: Being in a remote location) also contribute to the trauma experienced, they do not elicit the same level of fear and existential threat as the possibility of losing one's life.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in the Emergency Department is taking a history from a family accompanying a child with suspicious traumatic injuries. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because being open, concerned, and honest fosters trust, encourages disclosure, and promotes a supportive environment for the family. This approach allows the nurse to gather necessary information effectively and ensure the safety and well-being of the child. Choice A is incorrect as covert behavior may lead to suspicion and hinder communication. Choice B is incorrect because ignoring hints of abuse can be detrimental to the child's safety. Choice D is incorrect as separating the family may escalate tension and prevent crucial information sharing.
Question 3 of 5
While planning care for a preschool child who has been physically and sexually abused, the nurse includes play therapy because it assists the child to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Express feelings that cannot easily be verbalized. Play therapy allows preschool children to express their emotions, trauma, and experiences through play activities, as they may not have the verbal skills to communicate their feelings effectively. This form of therapy helps the child process their emotions and experiences in a safe and non-threatening environment. Incorrect Choices: A: Acting out aggression in an acceptable manner is not the primary goal of play therapy for abused children. It is more about emotional expression and healing. C: Interacting with other children in the appropriate age group is not the focus of play therapy for abused children. The primary goal is to address the trauma and emotional distress. D: Learning adaptive behaviors through acting is not the main purpose of play therapy for abused children. It is more about emotional healing and expression.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would indicate that a therapeutic activity program for a client with Alzheimer's disease had been successful? Client demonstrates:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because increased attention span, verbal expression of remote memory, and positive emotional response indicate successful therapeutic program for Alzheimer's client. Attention span and verbal expression show cognitive improvement, while positive emotional response indicates overall well-being. Option A lacks improvement in remote memory. Option C mentions reduction in habitual skills, which is not desirable. Option D emphasizes recent memory and remembering multiple steps, but doesn't cover improvement in attention span or remote memory.
Question 5 of 5
A client with dementia is unable to name ordinary objects. Instead, he describes the function of each item (e.g., 'the thing you cut meat with'). The nurse should assess this as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Agnosia. Agnosia is the inability to recognize or identify objects despite intact sensory function. In this case, the client can describe the function of objects but cannot name them, indicating a deficit in object recognition. Apraxia (choice A) is the inability to perform learned movements, aphasia (choice C) is a language impairment, and amnesia (choice D) is memory loss, none of which fully explain the client's presentation.