ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa and overexercises to avoid gaining weight. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging communication about exercise urges supports healthier coping.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Restlessness is a common symptom of opioid withdrawal.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preschooler who has a calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low calcium levels can cause muscle tremors due to neuromuscular irritability.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has a fever and is receiving acetaminophen. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absence of fever indicates acetaminophen’s effectiveness.
Question 5 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.