ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating a 28-year-old female client about the impacts of hypothyroidism on overall health. Which of the following statements would the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism during pregnancy can impair fetal neurodevelopment making this a critical teaching point.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Which of the following risk factors for this disorder should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin therapy is a significant risk factor for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) due to exposure to heparin which can trigger an immune response causing platelet activation and thrombosis.
Question 4 of 5
What treatment is commonly used for aggressive behavior disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CBT helps modify triggers and coping strategies for aggressive behavior disorders.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted adolescent client. When asked to describe their social support system,the client responds My mom died last year, and I have been in foster care ever since. I don't have many friends. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grief support groups provide peer support aiding coping and social connection for the client’s loss.