ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following repair of a cleft lip and palate. The provider prescribes restraints. The nurse should apply which of the following types of restraints for this infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mummy restraints secure the infant’s arms to prevent touching the surgical site.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is counseling a client for the management of anxiety. The client is consistently late for appointments and ignores household chores. The client states,“I’m just too stressed. I need someone to take care of me.” The nurse identifies this behavior as an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Seeking dependency reflects regression under stress.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 10-month-old infant who is in a cast for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement to promote the infant’s growth and development?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Electronic toys stimulate cognitive development safely.
Question 5 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.