ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam 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
A school nurse is talking with a 13-year-old female at her annual health-screening visit. Which of the following comments made by the adolescent should be the nurse's priority to address?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The comment about social isolation suggests potential depression or low self-esteem requiring urgent attention.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing stress management techniques with a group of clients. Which of the following techniques mentioned by a client should the nurse recognize as the least effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caffeine can exacerbate anxiety making coffee an ineffective stress management technique.