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ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preschooler. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse a need for speech therapy? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Nasally tone stuttering and mispronunciations may indicate speech issues requiring therapy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for clients who have various diagnoses. When determining that the traction is the following client diagnoses as presenting the greatest risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Major depressive disorder carries the highest suicide risk due to severe symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has manifestations of autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intense focus on specific interests is common in autism spectrum disorder.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder (BPD). As part of the client's plan of care,the nurse reviews the day's schedule with the client each morning. As the nurse begins to review the schedule with the client the client says Why don't you shut up already? I can read it myself, you know! Which of the following responses should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addressing the tone sets a boundary respectfully aiding BPD management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse observes that a client who has depression is sitting alone in the room crying. As the nurse approaches,the client states,I’m feeling really down and don’t want to talk to anyone right now. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Offering silent presence respects the client’s wishes while providing support.