ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about cellular hypertrophy. Which statement should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cellular hypertrophy involves increased cell size enlarging tissues or organs often from increased workload.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse has attended an in-service regarding the care of adolescent clients who have behavioral disruptive disorders. Which statement by the nurse indicates an understanding of these disorders?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disruptive disorders involve emotional and behavioral control issues often expressed as aggression.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
What treatment is commonly used for aggressive behavior disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CBT helps modify triggers and coping strategies for aggressive behavior disorders.