ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as possible risk factors for iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Gastric bypass GI cancer treatment processed foods and ulcerative colitis impair iron absorption or cause blood loss.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a school-age child who has intermittent explosive disorder (IED). Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect the client to exhibit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of remorse is characteristic of IED reflecting impulsive aggression without regret.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. The client received a telephone call that was upsetting,and now the client is pacing up and down the hallways of the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Walking with the client calmly reduces anxiety while providing support.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypothyroidism and has been prescribed levothyroxine. Which of the following medication instructions would the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine on an empty stomach ensures consistent absorption as food can interfere.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the history and physical of an adolescent client diagnosed with conduct disorder. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is an expected assessment finding of conduct disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent school suspensions indicate disruptive behaviors consistent with conduct disorder.