ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting suicidal thoughts is critical due to potential risks with SSRIs like fluoxetine.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Repetitive actions rituals short attention and delayed language are common in ASD.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has manifestations of autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intense focus on specific interests is common in autism spectrum disorder.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. The nurse should teach the client that which of the following factors puts her at risk for lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excessive exercise and sweating can cause dehydration increasing lithium toxicity risk.