ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia who has been treated with fluphenazine (Prolixin) for several years. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as manifestations of tardive dyskinesia (TD)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Twisting tongue movements are a classic sign of tardive dyskinesia from long-term antipsychotic use.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the history and physical of an adolescent client diagnosed with conduct disorder. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is an expected assessment finding of conduct disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent school suspensions indicate disruptive behaviors consistent with conduct disorder.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about hypothyroidism. Which of the following potentially fatal conditions associated with hypothyroidism will the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Myxedema coma is a life-threatening complication of untreated hypothyroidism causing severe symptoms like hypothermia and altered mental status.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Which of the following risk factors for this disorder should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin therapy is a significant risk factor for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) due to exposure to heparin which can trigger an immune response causing platelet activation and thrombosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a crisis intervention for acute anxiety. Which of the following nursing actions is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protecting from injury is the priority to ensure safety during acute anxiety.