ATI RN
Psychiatry Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
What would be an appropriate short-term outcome for a patient diagnosed with residual schizophrenia who exhibits ambivalence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Residual schizophrenia can cause ambivalence or difficulty making decisions. Offering simple choices reduces decision-making stress and promotes autonomy.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment finding should be considered a high risk factor for adolescent suicide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adolescents who have been sexually abused are at a higher risk for suicide. Trauma can significantly impact mental health, increasing the risk of depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.
Question 3 of 5
In a sad voice, an elderly patient tells the nurse of the recent deaths of a spouse and close friend. The patient has no other family and only a few acquaintances in the community. The nurse’s priority is to determine whether which nursing diagnosis applies to this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient’s sadness and recent significant losses (spouse and friend) put them at risk for depression and suicidal ideation. The nurse should assess for suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Question 4 of 5
When differentiating between bereavement symptoms and depression, the nurse will base the formulation on knowledge that in bereavement:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bereavement involves waves of emotional pain, often triggered by reminders of the loss, whereas depression typically causes persistent symptoms such as guilt or hopelessness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse wants to assess for suicidal ideation in an elderly patient. Select the best question to begin this assessment.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: his open-ended question directly addresses the patient’s thoughts about suicide in the context of their current life situation, giving them an opportunity to express any concerns or ideations.