ATI RN
Psychobiological Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing diagnosis is universally applicable for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders display profoundly disturbed social relatedness. They seem aloof and indifferent to others, often preferring inanimate objects to human interaction. Language is often delayed and deviant, further complicating relationship issues. The other nursing diagnoses might not be appropriate in all cases.
Question 2 of 5
When a 5-year-old diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) bounces out of a chair and runs over and slaps another child, what is the nurses best action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should manage the milieu with structure and limit setting. Removing the aggressive child to another room is an appropriate consequence for the aggressiveness. Directing the child to stop will not be effective. This is not an emergency. Intervention is needed rather than sending the child home.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.