ATI RN
ATI RN Mental health 2019 NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methylphenidate is a first-line treatment for ADHD improving focus and reducing hyperactivity in children.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood pH of 7.60 indicates severe metabolic alkalosis a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports that he is angry with his partner because she thinks he is just trying to gain attention. When the nurse attempts to talk to the client,"he becomes angry and tells her to leave. Which of the following defense mechanisms is the client demonstrating?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Displacement redirects anger from the partner to the nurse a less threatening target.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing counseling for a family that consists of two parents and their two adolescent children. Which of the following family members should the nurse identify as acting in the role of monopolizer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The adolescent daughter dominating the discussion fits the monopolizer role limiting others' communication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has a panic disorder and is taking clonazepam. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low platelet count increases bleeding risk potentially related to clonazepam requiring prompt reporting.