ATI RN
Population Based Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are true? (Select one tha does not apply)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Children with ADHD tend to be of above normal intelligence but often dont function at those levels. The causes of ADHD are more associated with brain dysfunction and genetic factors. Correct statements are: A (more common in boys), D (treated with stimulants), E (benefit from behavior modification), F (can persist into adulthood).
Question 2 of 5
Older adults have reached Erikson's developmental stage of ego integrity when they:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
When screening families for post-traumatic stress disorder following a major natural disaster, psychiatric-mental health nurses are practicing which type of disease prevention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A student nurse visiting a senior center says, 'Its depressing to see these old people. They are weak and frail. I doubt any of them can engage in a discussion.' The student is expressing:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 79-year-old white male tells a nurse, 'I have felt very sad lately. I do not have much to live for. My family and friends are all dead, and my own health is failing.' The nurse should analyze this comment as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient describes loss of significant others, economic security, and health. He describes mood alteration and voices the thought that he has little to live for. Combined with his age, sex, and single status, each is a risk factor for suicide. Elderly white males have the highest risk for completed suicide.