ATI RN
Health Care Utilization by Age Group Questions
Question 1 of 5
Assist her in developing an emergency plan, since the pattern of violence is likely to continue.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale for Choice A: 1. Developing an emergency plan is crucial as it ensures safety during potential violent situations. 2. It empowers the individual to have a plan of action in place to protect themselves. 3. By having an emergency plan, the individual can respond quickly and effectively to ensure their safety. Summary of Other Choices: B. The pattern of violence decreasing is uncertain and doesn't address the immediate need for safety. C. Labeling the pattern of violence as unpredictable doesn't provide a proactive solution for the individual's safety. D. "None of the above" is incorrect as developing an emergency plan is a proactive and necessary step in situations of potential violence.
Question 2 of 5
During morning care, the nursing assistant asks a patient with dementia, 'How was your night?' The patient replies, 'It was lovely. My husband and I went out to dinner and to a movie.' The nurse who overhears this should make the assessment that the patient is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Using confabulation. Confabulation is when a person with dementia unknowingly creates fictitious memories to fill in gaps in their memory. In this scenario, the patient's response of going out to dinner and a movie with their husband is not based in reality, indicating confabulation. A: Demonstrating a sense of humor is incorrect because the patient is not intentionally being humorous. C: Perseverating is incorrect as it refers to repeating the same words or phrases, which is not evident in the patient's response. D: None of the above is incorrect as the patient's response aligns with confabulation.
Question 3 of 5
A history reveals that a patient virtually stopped eating 5 months ago and lost 25% of body weight. The nurse says, 'Describe what you think about your present weight and how you look.' Which response would be most consistent with anorexia nervosa?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. This response is most consistent with anorexia nervosa because it reflects a distorted body image common in individuals with this condition. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to extreme weight loss and restrictive eating habits. Choice B suggests a lack of insight or denial, which is not typical of anorexia nervosa. Choice C acknowledges being underweight but does not reflect the negative body image associated with anorexia nervosa. Choice D is incorrect as option A aligns with the characteristic body image distortion seen in anorexia nervosa.
Question 4 of 5
A disorder that interrupts normal sleep patterns and is characterized by repeated, brief jerks of the arms and legs that occur every 20 to 60 seconds during the beginning of sleep is called:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: None of the above. The disorder described in the question is Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD), not any of the options provided. PLMD involves involuntary movements during sleep, which are different from the symptoms of insomnia, narcolepsy, or hypersomnia. Insomnia is difficulty falling or staying asleep, narcolepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, and hypersomnia is excessive daytime sleepiness despite getting enough sleep. Therefore, the correct answer is D as none of the provided options accurately describe the specific disorder mentioned in the question.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following signs indicates that a patient with an eating disorder may need immediate hospitalization?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Serum potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L. This indicates severe hypokalemia, which can lead to life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias in patients with eating disorders. Hospitalization is necessary for immediate monitoring and intervention to prevent serious complications. Choices B, C, and D do not indicate imminent life-threatening risks requiring immediate hospitalization.