ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypothyroidism and has been prescribed levothyroxine. Which of the following medication instructions would the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine on an empty stomach ensures consistent absorption as food can interfere.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in the acute mental health unit is admitting a new client with an eating disorder. The nurse is aware that which of the following are considered comorbidities of eating disorders? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Anxiety depression and OCD are common comorbidities with eating disorders.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse notices that a client who has moderate anxiety is pacing the corridor and rambling. As the nurse approaches,the client states I am at the end of my rope. I don’t think I can take any more bad news. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inviting the client to a quiet area offers support and encourages expression of concerns.
Question 4 of 5
Charles, the nurse, is working in an emergency department and is assessing a preschool-age child who reports abdominal pain. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to possible abuse (select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Ecchymosis on the torso and round burn marks suggest abuse due to their unusual pattern and location.
Question 5 of 5
While in group therapy,a nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is scheduled for immediate chemotherapy. The client tells the nurse that she wants to try nontraditional treatments first. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response opens dialogue showing empathy and allowing exploration of the client’s concerns.