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ATI Custom NUR 316 Fall 2023 1MHE Module 4 - 1st 5 units Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who states that they do not want to live anymore and plan to end their life. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If a client states that they do not want to live anymore and plans to end their life, the nurse should ask the client about the lethality of their plan. This can help the nurse assess the immediate risk and determine the appropriate level of intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking fluphenazine and is experiencing tardive dyskinesia. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Valbenazine is a medication approved by the FDA for treating tardive dyskinesia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client who is experiencing panic level anxiety. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depersonalization, which involves feeling detached from one's own body or thoughts, is a key symptom of panic-level anxiety. It occurs when the client feels as though they are observing themselves from outside their body or disconnected from reality, often as a coping mechanism to manage the intense distress experienced during a panic attack.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is concerned about developing a mental health disorder as a result of their childhood experiences. Which of the following familial characteristics is a protective factor for adverse childhood experiences?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Families where caregivers have college degrees or higher are often more stable and provide a nurturing environment, which is a protective factor against adverse childhood experiences.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing assessment findings for a 9-year-old child whose family home was destroyed in a wildfire. The nurse should identify that which of the following behaviors is related to the traumatic experience?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Making small fires in the backyard could be a sign of trauma related to the wildfire.