ATI RN
ATI Custom NUR 316 Fall 2023 1MHE Module 4 - 1st 5 units Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a group of staff members about schizophrenia. Which of the following age groups should the nurse include as the age when schizophrenia is typically diagnosed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Schizophrenia is most commonly diagnosed in young adulthood. This is when symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking typically become apparent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is experiencing recurring manifestations of influenza. Which of the following phases of Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) explains the possible cause for the adolescent's manifestations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Exhaustion Phase is when the body has been responding to a stressor for an extended period and begins to lose the ability to combat the stressor, which could explain the recurring manifestations of influenza.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on an acute care mental health unit is examining the belongings of a client who is being admitted following a suicide attempt. Which of the following belongings should the nurse ask the client's partner to take back home?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A necklace could pose a risk for self-harm (e.g., strangulation) in a client admitted following a suicide attempt, unlike the other items which are generally safe.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient facility is teaching a client about the development of mental illness. Which of the following statements by the nurse describes the role of a vulnerability gene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A vulnerability gene is a variant that increases the risk for the development of a specific mental illness. It does not guarantee the development of the illness, but it increases susceptibility.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a recent increase in stressors. Which of the following concepts should the nurse use to develop necessary context to both understand and deliver nursing care for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adaptive vs. maladaptive refers to how well an individual's behavior or response helps them cope with stressors. It's the most relevant concept for understanding and delivering nursing care in this context.