ATI RN
ATI Mental Health n200 Exam Group 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The spouse of a client who is diagnosed with an alcohol use disorder requests information from the nurse about support groups to help the family cope with the effects of the client's drinking on the family. Which statement by the spouse would suggest the teaching has been effective? The spouse states:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This statement demonstrates an understanding of the availability of support groups specifically for family members affected by alcohol use disorder and reflects the spouse's willingness to seek support independently of the client's readiness for treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The client asks the nurse about pet therapy. Which response by the nurse provides the client with accurate information? 'Pet therapy:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pet therapy has been shown to have positive effects on mood by promoting feelings of happiness, calmness, and relaxation. Interacting with animals can increase the release of feel-good hormones such as oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine, which can improve mood and reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse should monitor the client for signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity if the laboratory report reflects a serum:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digoxin toxicity is a serious condition that can occur when there is too much digoxin in the body. It can lead to life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias. One of the risk factors for digoxin toxicity is low blood levels of potassium, or hypokalemia.
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.