ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Ritualistic behavior short attention repetitive actions and delayed language are common in ASD.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has septic shock about the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DIC involves abnormal coagulation,consuming fibrinogen and causing microthrombi and bleeding.
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 performing an admission assessment on a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a negative symptom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Waxy flexibility reflects a lack of normal movement a negative symptom of schizophrenia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and reports dry eyes and sensitivity to light. The nurse notes that the client's eyes have a bulging appearance. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eye drops and dim lighting alleviate discomfort from Graves' ophthalmopathy symptoms like dryness and light sensitivity.