ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Which of the following risk factors for this disorder should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin therapy is a significant risk factor for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) due to exposure to heparin which can trigger an immune response causing platelet activation and thrombosis.
Question 2 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 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 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 teaching the parent of an adolescent who was recently diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). The parent asks,Is there a medication that can help my child? Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Behavioral strategies are the primary treatment for ODD with medication reserved for comorbidities.