ATI RN
ATI Mental Health n200 Exam Group 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client who has osteoarthritis. Which information obtained by the nurse indicates a need for client teaching? The client:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It's essential for the client to receive accurate information about their safety, efficacy, and potential interactions with other medications. Health food store employees may not always have the necessary expertise to provide comprehensive information on these aspects.
Question 2 of 5
The best action for the nurse to take with a 5-year-old who runs over to another child in the waiting room and slaps her is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing a safe and supportive environment for the child to express and manage their emotions is important. Taking the child to a room with toys allows them to engage in play and express their feelings in a constructive manner.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client whose chief complaint is 'coughing up blood' and whose recent history includes a productive cough and night sweats. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Airborne precautions are used for diseases that can be transmitted through tiny respiratory droplets that remain in the air for extended periods. Examples include tuberculosis and measles. Given the symptom of coughing up blood and the possibility of an infectious respiratory disease, initiating airborne precautions could be warranted.
Question 4 of 5
A physician mentions to the nurse that a child with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will begin medication therapy. The nurse should prepare a plan to teach the family about:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant commonly used in the treatment of ADHD. It works by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, which helps improve attention, focus, and impulse control in individuals with ADHD. Teaching the family about methylphenidate would be appropriate as it is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD.
Question 5 of 5
A father brings his preschool son to the Emergency Department (ED) with multiple bruises and a fractured arm. Which statement by the father would cause the nurse to suspect child abuse? 'He is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This statement raises significant concern for possible emotional or psychological abuse. Comparing the child unfavorably to siblings and implying that the child is not as 'good' as others could indicate a pattern of emotional maltreatment.