ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder (BPD). As part of the client's plan of care,the nurse reviews the day's schedule with the client each morning. As the nurse begins to review the schedule with the client the client says Why don't you shut up already? I can read it myself, you know! Which of the following responses should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addressing the tone sets a boundary respectfully aiding BPD management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for clients who have various diagnoses. When determining that the traction is the following client diagnoses as presenting the greatest risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Major depressive disorder carries the highest suicide risk due to severe symptoms.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a toddler about injury prevention. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Locking cleaning supplies prevents accidental poisoning in toddlers.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant at a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting steadily is a typical milestone for a 6-month-old.