ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has dependent personality disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Setting limits prevents exploitation supporting healthy boundaries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Setting boundaries supports stability for clients with borderline personality disorder.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A parent of a toddler asks a nurse at a well-child visit how the child’s frequent temper tantrums can best be handled. Which of the following actions should the nurse suggest to the parent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Distraction redirects focus and de-escalates tantrums effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. The client states,“Those voices are telling me to do bad things.” Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Focusing on distraction helps reduce the client’s distress from hallucinations.