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ATI Mental Health n200 Exam Group 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A client who is prescribed lithium carbonate is being discharged from inpatient care. Which medication information should the nurse teach this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium intake can influence lithium excretion and affect serum lithium levels. Maintaining a consistent and adequate sodium intake is important for stabilizing serum lithium levels and optimizing the medication's therapeutic effects.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
An 85-year-old client is seen in the Emergency Department after a fall at home. The client is slightly confused, malnourished, and severely dehydrated. The client is reluctant to say what happened and her daughter constantly interrupts, not allowing the client to answer. Which of the following nursing interventions is a priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Given the client's confusion and the daughter's behavior of constantly interrupting and not allowing the client to answer, there may be concerns about elder abuse or neglect. It's essential to create a safe and private environment for the client to speak freely without interference.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement by an Emergency Department nurse indicates accurate knowledge of domestic violence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Domestic violence is not simply about physical violence but also involves an imbalance of power where the abuser seeks to exert control over the victim through various means, including emotional, psychological, financial, and social manipulation.