ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports increased anxiety and nervousness,heat intolerance,and unintentional weight loss. Blood testing reveals decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH),elevated thyroxine (T4) and elevated triiodothyronine (T3) levels. Which of the following vital sign abnormalities does the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is expected in hyperthyroidism due to increased metabolic rate and sympathetic activity.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about cellular hypertrophy. Which statement should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cellular hypertrophy involves increased cell size enlarging tissues or organs often from increased workload.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who recently loaded a virus onto their teacher's computer after receiving a poor grade on a science project. The child's guardian tells the nurse their child often bullies the other kids at school. Which of the following diagnoses should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conduct disorder involves persistent aggression and norm-violating behaviors like bullying.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a potential dietary recommendation for a client with iron-deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Both vitamin C-rich foods and iron-rich foods like red meat and spinach aid iron absorption and correct deficiency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as possible risk factors for iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Gastric bypass GI cancer treatment processed foods and ulcerative colitis impair iron absorption or cause blood loss.