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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 -
ANSWER>>>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 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
3. Platelets 150,000
,4. RBC count 3.5 - ANSWER>>>Correct - 1. WBC count
2,500
Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis, which can be fatal
due to
overwhelming infection. The nurse should identify a WBC
count of less
than 3,000 as a possible manifestation of agranulocytosis
and should
withhold the medication and notify the provider
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 -
, ANSWER>>>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 planning care for a client who has depression
and has made
frequent suicide attempts. Which of the following
statements indicates
the client has a decreased risk for suicide?
1. "I'm relieved now that my financial affairs are in
order."
2. "It is easier to talk about my feelings now."
3. "Suddenly I have enough energy to do anything I
want."
Health Online Practice 2023 A, B, C - ATI RN Mental
Health Online Practice 2023 A,
B, C WITH STUDY
GUIDE WHICH IS A COMPLETE EXCELLENT TOOL
FOR
MENTAL HEALTH STUDY
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 -
ANSWER>>>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 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
3. Platelets 150,000
,4. RBC count 3.5 - ANSWER>>>Correct - 1. WBC count
2,500
Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis, which can be fatal
due to
overwhelming infection. The nurse should identify a WBC
count of less
than 3,000 as a possible manifestation of agranulocytosis
and should
withhold the medication and notify the provider
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 -
, ANSWER>>>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 planning care for a client who has depression
and has made
frequent suicide attempts. Which of the following
statements indicates
the client has a decreased risk for suicide?
1. "I'm relieved now that my financial affairs are in
order."
2. "It is easier to talk about my feelings now."
3. "Suddenly I have enough energy to do anything I
want."
