ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Charles, the nurse, is working in an emergency department and is assessing a preschool-age child who reports abdominal pain. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to possible abuse (select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Ecchymosis on the torso and round burn marks suggest abuse due to their unusual pattern and location.
Question 2 of 5
What treatment is commonly used for aggressive behavior disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CBT helps modify triggers and coping strategies for aggressive behavior disorders.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a school-age child who has intermittent explosive disorder (IED). Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect the client to exhibit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of remorse is characteristic of IED reflecting impulsive aggression without regret.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypothyroidism and has been prescribed levothyroxine. Which of the following medication instructions would the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine on an empty stomach ensures consistent absorption as food can interfere.
Question 5 of 5
Administer Dopamine 3 mcg/kg/min. The client weighs 176 pounds. The drug is available as 500 mg in 250 mL of fluid. Calculate mcg/min, mcg/hr, and mL/hr. (Do not round your answer and include unit of measure with each answer)
Correct Answer: 7.2
Rationale: Answers: mcg/min: 240 mcg/min, mcg/hr: 14400 mcg/hr, mL/hr: 7.2 mL/hr 240 mcg/min 14400 mcg/hr 7.2 mL/hr Weight conversion (176 lbs / 2.2 = 80 kg) and Calculation(ans only)s yield 240 mcg/min (3 mcg/kg/min x 80 kg) 14400 mcg/hr (240 x 60) and 7.2 mL/hr (14400 / 2000 mcg/mL).