ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant who has intussusception. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jelly-like stools are a characteristic sign of intussusception in infants.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is admitting a client who is postoperative following anesthesia from the waist down. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take to prevent aspiration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suctioning removes secretions reducing aspiration risk post-anesthesia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is counseling a client for the management of anxiety. The client is consistently late for appointments and ignores household chores. The client states,“I’m just too stressed. I need someone to take care of me.” The nurse identifies this behavior as an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Seeking dependency reflects regression under stress.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and tells the nurse,“They lie about me all the time and they are trying to poison my food.” Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging fear validates emotions without reinforcing delusions.