ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam 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
Claudette, the nurse, is conducting group therapy with a group of clients. Which of the following statements made by a client is an example of aggressive communication
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: You'd better listen to me is threatening and demanding characteristic of aggressive communication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is admitting a client who has panic-level anxiety. After orienting the client to his room,which of the following nursing actions is most therapeutic at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Remaining with the client provides a calming presence reducing panic and fostering safety.
Question 4 of 5
A client has made the decision to leave her alcoholic husband and reports feeling very depressed. Which of the following is a non-therapeutic statement by the nurse that demonstrates sympathy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sharing the nurse’s experience shifts focus from the client demonstrating sympathy rather than empathy.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a characteristic sign of hyperthyroidism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tremors and nervousness result from increased metabolism and sympathetic activity in hyperthyroidism.