ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has a new diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty sustaining attention is a hallmark of ADHD in preschoolers.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has Hirschsprung disease and is scheduled for initial surgery. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recognizing the temporary ostomy shows understanding of Hirschsprung surgery.
Question 4 of 5
A parent tells a nurse that her toddler drinks a quart of milk a day and has a poor appetite for solid foods. The nurse should explain that the toddler is at risk for which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excessive milk intake can lead to iron deficiency anemia due to low iron content.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 11-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler’s mother leaves the room,the nurse observes the toddler sitting quietly in the corner of the crib sucking her thumb. When the nurse approaches the toddler turns away from the nurse. The nurse should understand that these behaviors indicate which of the following developmental reactions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thumb-sucking and withdrawal indicate regression due to hospitalization stress.