Practice Question
Which behavior would first alert the school nurse or teacher to suspect sexual abuse in a 7-year- old child?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
The child tells sexually explicit stories to peers.
Rationale:
🟣 Sexualized language, stories, or behaviors that are developmentally inappropriate are strong indicators of sexual abuse.
🟣 Children often re-enact or verbalize what they have experienced, even if indirectly.
🟣 This behavior usually exceeds normal curiosity and reflects exposure to or involvement in sexual acts.
🟣 It is a critical red flag requiring immediate attention, reporting, and psychological support.
🟣 The nurse should follow mandatory reporting protocols for suspected abuse.
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Answer Choices:
A. A monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
B. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
C. A tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
D. An atypical antipsychotic
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who has depression. After 3 days of treatment, the nurse notices that the client suddenly seems cheerful and relaxed and there are no longer signs of a depressive state. Which of the following interventions is appropriate to include in the plan of care?
Answer Choices:
A. Monitor the clients whereabouts at all times.
B. Reward the client for her change in behavior.
C. Ask the client why her behavior has changed.
D. Encourage family to take the client out of the facility for short periods of time.
A nurse is admitting a client who has experienced a weight loss of 11 kg (25 lb) in the past 3 months. The client weighs 40 kg (88 lb) and believes she is fat. Which of the following aspects of care should the nurse consider the first priority for this client?
Answer Choices:
A. Provide a structured environment for the client.
B. Identity the clients nutritional status.
C. Plan a therapeutic diet for the client.
D. Request a mental health consult.
A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following characteristics are expected findings of OCD? (Select all that apply.)
Answer Choices:
A. Irrational tear of certain objects.
B. Rule-conscious behavior.
C. Difficulty relaxing.
D. Perfectionist behavior.
E. Unaware of compulsions.
A nurse is providing care to children on a general pediatric unit. Which of the following children should the nurse identify as a potential victim of abuse?
Answer Choices:
A. A child who uses the call light frequently
B. A child whose parents answer questions for the child
C. A child who has a BMI indicating obesity
D. A child who has frequent visitors
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4