ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a risk factor for shaken baby syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low socioeconomic status increases stress and resource scarcity contributing to the risk of shaken baby syndrome.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is assessing a client who has bipolar disorder. The nurse recognizes that which of the following findings indicates the client is at risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased impulsivity heightens suicide risk requiring close monitoring.
Question 4 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 5 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.