ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is admitting a client who has panic-level anxiety. After orienting the client to his room,which of the following nursing actions is most therapeutic at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Remaining with the client provides a calming presence reducing panic and fostering safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client states,Did you know that I am engaged to the Prince of England? The nurse should document that the client is experiencing which of the following types of delusions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Believing in a romantic relationship with a high-status person indicates an erotomanic delusion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is creating a plan of care for a new client who has histrionic personality disorder. Which of the following is the highest priority for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Concrete language ensures clear understanding critical for clients with histrionic personality disorder.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in the emergency room is reviewing the health record of a client who is being evaluated for Graves' disease. Which of the following laboratory results is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Graves' disease suppresses TSH due to excessive thyroid hormone production.
Question 5 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.