ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam 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
A nurse is providing care to children on a general pediatric unit. Which of the following children should the nurse identify as a potential victim of abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A child whose parents answer questions for the child may be a potential victim of abuse as this can indicate control and suppression of the child’s voice possibly to hide abuse.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has dependent personality disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positive feedback for assertiveness encourages independence key for dependent personality disorder.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with end-stage liver cancer. The nurse recognizes that which of the following responses is an indication that the client is in the denial phase of the grief process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Denying the prognosis reflects the denial phase avoiding the reality of the diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing a thyroid storm. Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia is a hallmark of thyroid storm due to excessive thyroid hormones.