ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a female client who has an anxiety disorder and is prescribed alprazolam (Xanax). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alprazolam may cause orthostatic hypotension leading to dizziness upon standing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who recently loaded a virus onto their teacher's computer after receiving a poor grade on a science project. The child's guardian tells the nurse their child often bullies the other kids at school. Which of the following diagnoses should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conduct disorder involves persistent aggression and norm-violating behaviors like bullying.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a young female adult client who reports weakness, fatigue, and heavy menstrual periods. The client has a hemoglobin level of 8 g/dL and a hematocrit level of 28 g/dL. The nurse suspects which of the following types of anemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heavy menstrual bleeding and low hemoglobin/hematocrit suggest iron deficiency anemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a new diagnosis of schizophrenia. The client's parents are tearful and express feelings of guilt. Which of the following is an appropriate statement by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response validates feelings and encourages discussion fostering support and understanding.
Question 5 of 5
A client has made the decision to leave her alcoholic husband and reports feeling very depressed. Which of the following is a non-therapeutic statement by the nurse that demonstrates sympathy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sharing the nurse’s experience shifts focus from the client demonstrating sympathy rather than empathy.