ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following manifestations indicates one of the clients is experiencing delirium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urgent disorientation and confusion suggest delirium in this client.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is withdrawing from alcohol. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Tremors insomnia and hallucinations are typical alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. Suddenly the client states,I'm frightened. Do you hear that? The voices are telling me to do terrible things. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the content of voices ensures safety and guides intervention.
Question 4 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 5 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.