ATI RN
Psychobiological Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the nurses priority focused assessment for side effects in a child taking methylphenidate (Ritalin) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The most common side effects are gastrointestinal disturbances, reduced appetite, weight loss, urinary retention, dizziness, fatigue, and insomnia. Weight loss has the potential to interfere with the childs growth and development. The distracters relate to side effects of conventional antipsychotic medications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse assesses a 3-year-old diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Which finding is most associated with the childs disorder? The child:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A child reports to the school nurse of being verbally bullied by an aggressive classmate. What is the nurses best first action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The behaviors by the bullying child create emotional pain and present the risk for physical pain. The nurse should first listen to the childs complaints and validate the child for reporting the events. Later, school authorities should be notified. School administrators are the most appropriate personnel to deal with the bullying child. The behavior should not be ignored; it will only get worse.
Question 4 of 5
Which child demonstrates behaviors indicative of a neurodevelopmental disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse prepares to lead a discussion at a community health center regarding childrens health problems. The nurse wants to use current terminology when discussing these issues. Which terms are appropriate for the nurse to use? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Some dated terminology contributes to the stigma of mental illness and misconceptions about mental illness. Its important for the nurse to use current terminology. 'Bullying,' 'Autism spectrum disorder,' and 'Intellectual development disorder' are current and appropriate, while 'Mental retardation' is outdated and 'Autism' is less specific than 'Autism spectrum disorder.'