ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Custom Health Next Gen Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which factors tend to increase the difficulty of diagnosing young children who demonstrate behaviors associated with mental illness? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Level of cognitive development. Young children's cognitive abilities are still developing, making it challenging to accurately assess and diagnose mental health issues. This impacts their ability to express thoughts and emotions clearly. Limited language skills (
A) can be a factor, but cognitive development plays a larger role. Emotional development (
C) can influence behavior, but it is not a primary factor in diagnosing mental illness. Parental denial (
D) may hinder early intervention but does not directly impact the diagnostic process.
Question 2 of 5
Which activity is most appropriate for a child with ADHD?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Tennis. Physical activities like tennis can help children with ADHD by allowing them to release excess energy and improve focus through movement. Tennis also promotes social interaction, teaches impulse control, and enhances coordination skills. Reading (
A) may be challenging for a child with ADHD due to difficulties in sustained attention. Monopoly (
B) requires long periods of focus, which may be challenging for a child with ADHD. Checkers (
C) involves strategic thinking but may not provide enough physical activity.
Question 3 of 5
When should a nurse be most alert to the possibility of communication errors resulting in harm to the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Change of shift report. During this time, crucial information is being transferred between nurses, which is critical for patient care. Miscommunication can lead to errors in medication administration, treatment plans, and patient assessments. Nurses must be alert to ensure accurate and complete information transfer.
Summary of other choices:
B: Admission interviews - Important for gathering initial patient information but typically less critical than shift changes.
C: One-to-one conversations with patients - Important for building rapport but less likely to result in significant harm if communication errors occur.
D: Conversations with patient families - Essential for involving families in care, but errors may not directly harm patients as much as shift report errors.
Question 4 of 5
The occupational health nurse is working with a female employee who was just notified that her child was involved in a MVA and taken to the hospital. The employee states, “I can’t believe this. What should I do?” Which response is best for the RN to provide in this crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Call for transportation to the hospital. In this crisis situation, the priority is ensuring that the employee can reach her child at the hospital quickly. By calling for transportation to the hospital, the nurse is taking immediate action to support the employee in being with her child. This response shows empathy and practical assistance, addressing the urgent need of the situation.
Choice A: Tell me what you think should happen - This response puts the decision-making burden on the employee when she is in distress and needs guidance.
Choice B: How serious was the collision? - While gathering information is important, in this scenario, the immediate need is to support the employee in reaching her child at the hospital.
Choice C: What do you think you should do? - Similar to choice A, this response does not provide direct assistance in a crisis situation.
In summary, choice D is the best because it prioritizes immediate action to help the employee be with her child, while the other choices either shift
Question 5 of 5
Pablo is a homeless adult who has no family connection. Pablo passed out on the street and emergency medical services took him to the hospital where he expresses a wish to die. The physician recognizes evidence of substance use problems and mental health issues and recommends inpatient treatment for Pablo. What is the rationale for this treatment choice? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because in inpatient settings, there is continuous monitoring and supervision available to ensure Pablo's safety and prevent any self-harm behaviors. This is crucial for someone expressing a wish to die. Option B is incorrect because it focuses on symptom stabilization, which is not the primary rationale for inpatient treatment in this case. Option C is also incorrect as it addresses physical needs rather than the immediate mental health and safety concerns. Option D is incorrect because while medication adherence may be part of the treatment plan, it is not the primary reason for recommending inpatient treatment in this scenario.