ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following repair of a cleft lip and palate. The provider prescribes restraints. The nurse should apply which of the following types of restraints for this infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mummy restraints secure the infant’s arms to prevent touching the surgical site.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about child development to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following developmental tasks should the nurse include as expected of a toddler?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Toddlers develop autonomy shown by brief separations from caregivers.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe manifestations of schizophrenia and is medicated PRN for agitation with haloperidol. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Haloperidol can cause dysrhythmias by prolonging the QT interval.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. When performing a Mental Status Examination (MSE) the nurse should include which of the following data? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Calculations memory orientation and recall assess dementia’s cognitive impact.