ATI RN
ATI Custom NUR 316 Fall 2023 1MHE Module 4 - 1st 5 units Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is responding to a parent of an adolescent who was recently diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder following a sexual assault. The parent states, 'My child ignores curfew, is hanging out with a rough crowd, and has been experimenting with drugs. Why would they be doing this?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is the best choice because it provides the parent with information about why their child might be exhibiting these behaviors.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse in a mental health facility is teaching a newly licensed nurse how to perform an Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessment on a client. The charge nurse should identify that the AIMS assessment is used for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder characterized by irregular, involuntary movements most commonly in areas of the face, around the eyes, and of the mouth, including the jaw, tongue, and lips. The AIMS assessment is a clinical outcome checklist completed by a healthcare provider to assess the presence and severity of abnormal movements of the face, limbs, and body in patients with tardive dyskinesia.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.
Nurses' Notes.
Vital Signs.
Day 1 1030: Vital Signs.
Temperature 37°C (98.6° F). Heart rate 72/min.
Question 3 of 5
Select the "3" findings that should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing negative symptoms related to their schizophrenia.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Lack of motivation, lack of energy (anhedonia), and being withdrawn are negative symptoms of schizophrenia, indicating a decrease in purposeful activities, pleasure, and social interest.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing delusions, hallucinations, and alterations in speech. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dopamine antagonists, or antipsychotics, are the primary treatment for schizophrenia. They can reduce delusions and hallucinations.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is educating a client about possible causes of their depressed mood. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stress from a new job could indeed be a cause of a depressed mood. Changes in life circumstances, such as starting a new job, can be stressful and lead to feelings of depression.