ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam 2024 Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 4
A group of nursing students is reviewing information about schizoid personality trait. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which disorder as the most common comorbid disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Avoidant personality disorder. Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, emotional coldness, and detachment. Individuals with schizoid personality traits often also exhibit symptoms of avoidant personality disorder, which involves feelings of inadequacy, hypersensitivity to negative evaluation, and avoidance of social interactions. This comorbidity is common because both disorders share similarities in their core features of social withdrawal and isolation. Depression (A), substance abuse (B), and anxiety (D) are not typically identified as the most common comorbid disorders with schizoid personality traits.
Question 2 of 4
A group of nursing students is reviewing information about delirium and dementia. The students demonstrate a need for additional review when they identify which of the following as characteristics of dementia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because fluctuating changes within a 24-hour period are characteristic of delirium, not dementia. In dementia, cognitive impairment is typically stable and progressive. Choice B is incorrect because hallucinations can occur in dementia. Choice C is incorrect because psychomotor activity may be affected in dementia. Choice D is correct as globally impaired cognition is a hallmark of dementia. In summary, A is incorrect as it is a characteristic of delirium, while B, C, and D are all characteristics of dementia.
Question 3 of 4
A client visits the clinic and complains of chronic pain in her leg as a result of a fall 6 months ago. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do first when developing the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Acknowledge the client's pain. This is the most important step as it establishes trust, validates the client's experience, and shows empathy. By acknowledging the pain first, the nurse can build a therapeutic relationship with the client, which is crucial in developing an effective plan of care. Identifying situations that increase the pain (B) and having the client rate her pain (C) are important but secondary steps that can follow after acknowledging the pain. Reviewing the client's current medications (D) is also important but not the first priority in this scenario.
Question 4 of 4
A nurse is caring for a client who has a stool culture that is positive for Clostridium difficile. Which of the following infection control precautions is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B (Place the client in a private room) Rationale: 1. Clostridium difficile is spread through fecal-oral route. 2. Placing the client in a private room prevents transmission to other clients. 3. Private room allows for dedicated equipment and prevents cross-contamination. Summary: A: Wearing a face shield is not necessary for Clostridium difficile, transmission is not airborne. C: Negative pressure room is not required, private room is sufficient. D: Alcohol-based hand rub is not effective against Clostridium difficile spores.