ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports increased anxiety and nervousness,heat intolerance,and unintentional weight loss. Blood testing reveals decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH),elevated thyroxine (T4) and elevated triiodothyronine (T3) levels. Which of the following vital sign abnormalities does the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is expected in hyperthyroidism due to increased metabolic rate and sympathetic activity.
Question 4 of 5
Susan,the nurse is caring for a client who states "I plan to commit suicide." Which of the following assessments should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the lethality and means determines the immediacy of the suicide risk prioritizing safety.
Question 5 of 5
Claudette, the nurse, is conducting group therapy with a group of clients. Which of the following statements made by a client is an example of aggressive communication
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: You'd better listen to me is threatening and demanding characteristic of aggressive communication.