ATI RN
Psychiatric Nurse Certification Questions
Question 1 of 4
The patient had undergone spinal anesthesia for appendectomy. To prevent spinal headaches, the nurse should place the patient in which of the following positions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 4
A student transferred from a hometown community college to a university 100 miles from home. She was slow to make new friends at the university. The history shows a close relationship with her mother and sister and that she broke up with her boyfriend of 2 years. She began to eat large quantities when she felt sad, and then induce vomiting. These cycles continued until they interfered with her schoolwork. She sought help from the university health clinic. During the initial interview, what other priority issue should a nurse address?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 4
A victim of physical abuse by the domestic partner is treated for a broken wrist. The patient has considered going to a safe house, but cites being brought up to believe 'you stay together, no matter what happens.' The patient says the partner is always apologetic and remorseful after an incident. Which outcome should be met before the patient leaves the emergency department? The patient will:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 4
An infant is hospitalized for dehydration and now needs to receive his fluid maintenance requirements in 24 hours. The infant weighs 9 kg and will receive 900 mL of fluids. What will be the rate you will set his IV pump per ml/hour? (Round to whole number)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.