ATI RN
Age Specific Populations Questions
Question 1 of 5
The coping mechanism that patients with anorexia nervosa use maladaptively is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: denial. Patients with anorexia nervosa often deny the seriousness of their low weight, distorted body image, or the potential health consequences of their eating behaviors. This denial helps them avoid facing their underlying issues and enables them to continue harmful behaviors. Choice B (projection) involves attributing one's own thoughts or feelings onto others, not relevant to anorexia. Choice C (introjection) involves internalizing external beliefs or values, not a common maladaptive coping mechanism in anorexia. Choice D (rationalization) involves creating logical explanations to justify inappropriate behaviors, not the primary defense mechanism in anorexia.
Question 2 of 5
When are the recommended ages for developmental screening to be done according to AAP guidelines?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
In Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), which of the following is a characteristic clinical feature?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
People with disabilities (PWD):
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
In phobia fear of heights is referred to as
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.