ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam IV 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 assessing a school-age child who recently loaded a virus onto their teacher's computer after receiving a poor grade on a science project. The child's guardian tells the nurse their child often bullies the other kids at school. Which of the following diagnoses should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conduct disorder involves persistent aggression and norm-violating behaviors like bullying.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is talking with the guardian of a school-aged child recently diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder (IED). The guardian says,My child is impulsive, acts out aggressively, and then seems pleased with themselves. How can my child be happy? Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sense of relief after an outburst in IED reflects tension release rather than happiness addressing the guardian’s concern empathetically.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fatigue is a hallmark of iron deficiency anemia due to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity from low hemoglobin.
Question 5 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.