ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has an alcohol use disorder about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the program's basic concepts?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Admitting powerlessness over alcohol aligns with AA’s first step.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is educating a 28-year-old female client about the impacts of hypothyroidism on overall health. Which of the following statements would the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism during pregnancy can impair fetal neurodevelopment making this a critical teaching point.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a school-age child who has intermittent explosive disorder (IED). Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect the client to exhibit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of remorse is characteristic of IED reflecting impulsive aggression without regret.