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ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler at a well-child visit. At what point in the physical examination should the nurse examine the child’s tympanic membrane?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Examining the tympanic membrane last builds trust and reduces distress.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Repetitive actions rituals short attention and delayed language are common in ASD.
Question 4 of 5
A community health nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client who has primary dementia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse tell the family to expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Forgetfulness progressing to disorientation is a hallmark of dementia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse at a college campus mental health counseling center is caring for a student who just failed an examination. The student spends the session berating the teacher and the course. The nurse should recognize this behavior as which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Projecting failure onto the teacher avoids personal responsibility.