ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of clients on a hospital floor. Which client would the nurse expect is most at risk for hyperthyroidism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Graves' disease an autoimmune disorder directly causes hyperthyroidism by overproducing thyroid hormones.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about cellular hypertrophy. Which statement should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cellular hypertrophy involves increased cell size enlarging tissues or organs often from increased workload.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse has received a report on a group of clients. Which of the following client clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe headache and confusion in a stroke patient suggest possible hemorrhage requiring urgent assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has septic shock about the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DIC involves abnormal coagulation,consuming fibrinogen and causing microthrombi and bleeding.
Question 5 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.