ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is discussing suicide interventions with nursing staff. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an example of secondary intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Life-saving measures post-attempt are secondary interventions to mitigate harm.
Question 2 of 5
During a group therapy session
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regression involves reverting to an earlier stage of development here shown as disinterest in work due to a setback a less mature coping mechanism.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler who has suspected lead poisoning. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect the client to manifest with acute lead poisoning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anorexia results from gastrointestinal upset in lead poisoning.
Question 4 of 5
A community health nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client who has primary dementia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse tell the family to expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Forgetfulness progressing to disorientation is a hallmark of dementia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting suicidal thoughts is critical due to potential risks with SSRIs like fluoxetine.