ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is 24 hr postoperative following a cleft palate repair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wrist restraints prevent the toddler from touching the surgical site aiding healing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse who works in a psychiatric unit is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client comes to the nurse's station at 0300 demanding that the nurse call the provider immediately. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging distress shows empathy and opens dialogue for assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother voices concerns about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The nurse should include which of the following statements in a discussion with the mother?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Back sleeping reduces SIDS risk per established guidelines.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 10-month-old infant who is 8 hr postoperative following cleft palate repair. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the infant’s plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Releasing restraints hourly prevents skin issues and protects the surgical site.