ATI RN
Age Specific Care Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a psychiatric technician questions the nurse about comorbidity of eating disorders, which Axis I disorder would the nurse say is most commonly seen in clients with bulimia and anorexia nervosa?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Depressive disorders. Depression is commonly seen in clients with bulimia and anorexia nervosa due to the psychological and emotional struggles associated with these eating disorders. Individuals may experience feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and sadness, contributing to depressive symptoms. This comorbidity is well-documented in clinical research. Anxiety disorders (Choice A), dissociative disorders (Choice C), and somatoform disorders (Choice D) are less commonly associated with eating disorders compared to depressive disorders, making them incorrect choices in this context.
Question 2 of 5
The persistent eating of nonfood items such as clay, laundry starch, insects, leaves, or pebbles that lasts for longer than 1 month is called:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sure! The correct answer is A: pica. Pica is the persistent consumption of nonfood items lasting longer than 1 month. This condition is characterized by cravings for non-nutritive, nonfood substances. Bulimia (B) is a different eating disorder involving binge eating followed by purging behaviors. Rumination (C) is the repeated regurgitation and rechewing of food. Regurgitation (D) is the act of bringing swallowed food back to the mouth without nausea or retching.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a maladaptive response to eating regulation. The patient tells the nurse, 'I know my parents are already upset, but I need to lose another 10 pounds to be at an ideal weight.' This statement suggests that the best treatment setting for this patient would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: the hospital. This patient's maladaptive eating behavior and desire to lose more weight despite concerns from family indicate a serious condition requiring intensive care and monitoring. In the hospital, the patient can receive immediate medical attention, nutritional support, and psychological intervention to address underlying issues. Outpatient programs (B) may not offer sufficient supervision, while day treatment programs (C) may not provide round-the-clock care. Home with weekly nursing visits (D) is not appropriate for a patient with such severe eating regulation issues.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following can potentially be diagnostic at the clinic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is not a common characteristic of oppositional behaviour?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.