ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following characteristics are expected findings of OCD? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Perfectionism difficulty relaxing and rule adherence are common in OCD.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler who has measles (rubeola). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Koplik spots are a hallmark sign of measles in toddlers.
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 on a long-term care unit is creating a plan of care for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Breaking tasks into simple steps reduces confusion and supports independence in Alzheimer's clients.
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.