ATI Mental Health Questions

Question 1 of 5

April, a 10-year-old admitted to inpatient pediatric care, has been becoming increasingly agitated and losing control in the day room. Time-out has proven to be ineffective for April to engage in self-reflection. April's mother mentions using time-out up to 20 times a day. The nurse acknowledges that:

A. Time-out is a crucial aspect of April's baseline discipline. B. Time-out is no longer an effective intervention. C. April finds enjoyment in time-out and misbehaves to seek solitude. D. Time-out will have to be replaced with seclusion and restraint.

Question 2 of 5

Tomas is a 21-year-old male with a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia. Tomas's nurse recognizes that self-medicating with excessive alcohol is common in this disease and can co-occur along with:

A. Generally good health despite the mental illness. B. An aversion to drinking fluids. C. Anxiety and depression. D. The ability to express his needs.

Question 3 of 5

What principle should guide a nurse's fear about 'saying the wrong thing' to a patient in nurse-patient communication?

A. Patients tend to appreciate a well-meaning person who conveys genuine acceptance, respect, and concern for their situation. B. The patient is more interested in talking to you than listening to what you have to say and is not likely to be offended. C. Considering the patient's history, there is little chance that the comment will do any actual harm. D. Most people with a mental illness have, by necessity, developed a high tolerance for forgiveness.

Question 4 of 5

What assessment question will provide insight into the effects of a woman's circadian rhythms on her quality of life?

A. How much sleep do you usually get each night? B. Does your heart ever seem to skip a beat? C. When was the last time you had a fever? D. Do you have problems urinating?

Question 5 of 5

What assessment findings would indicate lithium toxicity in a patient hospitalized for an acute manic episode?

A. Shortness of breath, gastrointestinal distress, chronic cough B. Ataxia, severe hypotension, large volume of dilute urine C. Gastrointestinal distress, thirst, nystagmus D. Electroencephalographic changes, chest pain, dizziness

ATI Mental Health Questions

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