ATI RN Mental Health Online Practice 2023 A Exam Questions With Correct Answers

ATI RN Mental Health Online Practice 2023 A Exam Questions With Correct Answers A school nurse is assessing a school aged child who experienced the traumatic loss of a parent 8 months ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the child is experiencing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 1. Clinging behaviors directed toward a teacher 2. Increased time spent sleeping 3. Intense focus on school work 4. Lack of interest in an upcoming holiday - ANS Correct = 4. Lack of interest in an upcoming holiday The child who has PTSD will have negative moods and difficulty remembering aspects of the traumatic event. The child can also have a loss of interest or lack of participation in significant activities and events (e.g., Holidays) *PTSD manifestations seen in children include detachment or estrangement from others, difficulty sleeping/distressing dreams, difficulty concentrating on tasks A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following finding should the nurse report? 1. A client who is taking clozapine and has a WBC count of 7,500 2. A client who is taking lamotrigine and has developed a rash 3. A client who is taking valproate and has a platelet count of 150,000 4. A client who is taking lithium and has a lithium level of 1.2 - ANS Correct = 2. A client who is taking lamotrigine and has developed a rash Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant medication that is used as a mood stabilizer. The nurse should identify that a rash is a potentially life threatening adverse effect of the medication and report the finding immediately A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who has schizophrenia and is taking clozapine. Which of the following values should the nurse identify as contraindication for receiving clozapine? 1. WBC count 2,500 2. Hgb 11.5