ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of fluid loss?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Body weight directly reflects fluid loss in infants.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has schizophrenia and a new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking risperidone consistently aids its effectiveness in managing schizophrenia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who has a suspected congenital heart defect. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyanosis is a common sign of congenital heart defects in newborns.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a sexual assault. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anger and irritability are common PTSD symptoms due to feelings of violation or powerlessness.