ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client to an alcohol abuse program. The client states,“I’m here because of my boss. It was part of my job to party and drink with clients.” The client’s statement is an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rationalizing attributes alcohol abuse to job demands avoiding personal responsibility.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has schizophrenia and experiences frequent hallucinations and paranoid delusions. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting questions reduces cognitive overload in schizophrenia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection. Which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize is therapeutic in helping the child deal with the injection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Role-playing with a needleless syringe and doll helps the child process injection distress.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying triggers informs targeted care for OCD behaviors.