ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a substance abuse clinic is assessing a client who is prescribed disulfiram (Antabuse). The client states he stopped the medication after developing severe nausea and vomiting. Which of the following does the nurse realize is most likely the cause of the client's symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disulfiram causes severe nausea and vomiting when alcohol is consumed due to acetaldehyde buildup.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with end-stage liver cancer. The nurse recognizes that which of the following responses is an indication that the client is in the denial phase of the grief process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Denying the prognosis reflects the denial phase avoiding the reality of the diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse in the emergency room is reviewing the health record of a client who is being evaluated for Graves' disease. Which of the following laboratory results is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Graves' disease suppresses TSH due to excessive thyroid hormone production.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following factors increases a client's risk of experiencing a crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: History of trauma heightens stress responses increasing crisis risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse has received a report on a group of clients. Which of the following client clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe headache and confusion in a stroke patient suggest possible hemorrhage requiring urgent assessment.