ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A parent tells a nurse that her toddler drinks a quart of milk a day and has a poor appetite for solid foods. The nurse should explain that the toddler is at risk for which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excessive milk intake can lead to iron deficiency anemia due to low iron content.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 11-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler’s mother leaves the room,the nurse observes the toddler sitting quietly in the corner of the crib sucking her thumb. When the nurse approaches the toddler turns away from the nurse. The nurse should understand that these behaviors indicate which of the following developmental reactions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thumb-sucking and withdrawal indicate regression due to hospitalization stress.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client to an alcohol abuse program. The client states,“I’m here because of my boss. It was part of my job to party and drink with clients.” The client’s statement is an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rationalizing attributes alcohol abuse to job demands avoiding personal responsibility.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has schizophrenia and a new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking risperidone consistently aids its effectiveness in managing schizophrenia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for clients who have various diagnoses. When determining that the traction is the following client diagnoses as presenting the greatest risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Major depressive disorder carries the highest suicide risk due to severe symptoms.