ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has hyperthyroidism and is receiving radioactive iodine (radioiodine). Which of the following statements by the nurse regarding special precautions is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Separate bathroom use minimizes radiation exposure to others from radioiodine in bodily fluids.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. Suddenly the client states,I'm frightened. Do you hear that? The voices are telling me to do terrible things. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the content of voices ensures safety and guides intervention.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse in an acute mental health unit is admitting a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The nurse recognizes which of the following findings supports the admitting diagnosis of acute mania?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disorganized speech reflects racing thoughts typical of acute mania.
Question 5 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.