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ATI Mental Health n200 Exam Group 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Several children are seen in the ER for treatment of illnesses and injuries daily. The situation that would cause the nurse to have a high suspicion of child abuse would be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Multiple visits of the same child with different injuries could be a significant red flag for possible child abuse. Patterns of repeated injuries or injuries inconsistent with the child's developmental stage or reported activities may indicate a pattern of maltreatment.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing a 2-year-old child with suspected autism spectrum disorder, the nurse should be particularly alert for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Children with ASD may show reduced interest in social interactions, have difficulty understanding social cues, and may not engage in typical play with peers or caregivers. They might also exhibit challenges with nonverbal communication, such as making eye contact or using gestures.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has recently set limits for a client with borderline personality disorder. The client tells the nurse, 'You used to care about me. I thought you were wonderful. Now I can see that I was mistaken. You are hateful.' This outburst can be assessed as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Splitting is characterized by viewing people and situations in extremes, either all good or all bad, without recognizing the complexity that usually exists in most circumstances. This black-and-white thinking can lead to rapidly shifting perceptions of others, as seen in the client's sudden change from idealizing the nurse to devaluing them.
Question 4 of 5
While talking to the school nurse, a child in third grade states, 'My parents are away and I have not eaten for days. I am worried that my parents forgot about me and my little brother.' The nurse would suspect what type of abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neglect occurs when a caregiver fails to provide for a child's basic needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, medical care, education, or emotional support. In this scenario, the child's statement about not eating for days and feeling worried because their parents are away suggests a lack of provision for basic needs, indicating possible neglect.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted to a Chemical Addictions Unit to stop using alcohol and to learn about sobriety. The client asks the nurse what medication the doctor has prescribed for possible alcohol withdrawal. The nurse explains that the physician prescribed:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxazepam is a benzodiazepine and is often used for the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. It works by acting on the GABA receptors in the brain, which are the same receptors that alcohol affects, thus helping to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.