ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 10-month-old infant who is in a cast for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement to promote the infant’s growth and development?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Electronic toys stimulate cognitive development safely.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is discussing suicide interventions with nursing staff. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an example of secondary intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Life-saving measures post-attempt are secondary interventions to mitigate harm.
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 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. The nurse should teach the client that which of the following factors puts her at risk for lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excessive exercise and sweating can cause dehydration increasing lithium toxicity risk.