ATI RN
ATI Mental Health RN 400 Exam 3 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following best describes tangentiality?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tangentiality is when thoughts drift off-topic without returning (
C). Made-up words (
A) are neologisms, repeating words (
B) is echolalia, and meaningless rhythms (
D) are word salad.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following best describes an illusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An illusion is a misinterpretation of a real stimulus (
B). False beliefs (
A) are delusions, feeling things (
C) are tactile hallucinations, and hearing voices (
D) are auditory hallucinations.
Question 3 of 5
All of the following are eating or feeding disorders except
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (
A), pica (
B), and rumination disorder (
C) are DSM-5 eating disorders. Food picking disorder (
D) is not a recognized diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following best describes thought withdrawal delusions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thought withdrawal delusions involve believing thoughts are removed from one’s mind (
C). Thought broadcasting (
A) involves thoughts being transmitted, control delusions (
B) involve external control, and thought insertion (
D) involves thoughts being implanted.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following best describes dystonia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dystonia involves involuntary muscle spasms in areas like the face, eyes, neck, and tongue (
B). Restlessness (
A) is akathisia, tongue rolling (
C) is tardive dyskinesia, and tremors with bradykinesia (
D) is parkinsonism.