ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has spina bifida and is paralyzed from the waist down. Which of the following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Twice-daily catheterization may be insufficient risking urinary complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and tells the nurse,“They lie about me all the time and they are trying to poison my food.” Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging fear validates emotions without reinforcing delusions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant at a well-child visit. The nurse should understand that birth weight typically doubles by what age?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Birth weight typically doubles by 6 months due to rapid growth.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection. Which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize is therapeutic in helping the child deal with the injection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Role-playing with a needleless syringe and doll helps the child process injection distress.
Question 5 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.