ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a young female adult client who reports weakness, fatigue, and heavy menstrual periods. The client has a hemoglobin level of 8 g/dL and a hematocrit level of 28 g/dL. The nurse suspects which of the following types of anemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heavy menstrual bleeding and low hemoglobin/hematocrit suggest iron deficiency anemia.
Question 2 of 5
Charles, the nurse, is working in an emergency department and is assessing a preschool-age child who reports abdominal pain. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to possible abuse (select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Ecchymosis on the torso and round burn marks suggest abuse due to their unusual pattern and location.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child. The nurse should identify which of the following findings puts the child at risk for the development of conduct disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parental mental illness like major depressive disorder creates a stressful environment increasing the risk of conduct disorder.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Deep breathing prevents respiratory complications and voice checks detect nerve injury post-thyroidectomy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client and suspects the client is experiencing DIC. Which of the following physical findings should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epistaxis reflects DIC’s bleeding tendency from consumed clotting factors and platelets.