ATI RN
Psychobiologic Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse counsels a patient on ways to determine the persons total sleep requirement. Which instruction would produce the most accurate results?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sleep requirements are most accurately determined by going to bed at the usual time and waking up without an alarm for several nights, ideally on vacation. The average of these findings indicates the estimated requirements. Two distracters relate to dream content and daytime alertness. Some adults are long sleepers or short sleepers with different requirements for sleep from the general population.
Question 2 of 5
A patient tells the nurse, Everyone says we should sleep 8 hours a night. I can only sleep 6 hours, no matter how hard I try. Am I doing harm to my body? Select the nurses best response.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A night shift worker reports, Im having trouble getting to sleep after a nights work. I have a hearty breakfast with coffee, read the paper, do my exercises, and then go to bed. However, I just lie awake until it is nearly time to get up to be with my family for dinner. What changes should the nurse suggest? Select one that does not apply..
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sleep can be disrupted by caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant, exercise performed just before trying to sleep, and eating a heavy meal before retiring. Reading the newspaper is not likely to be so stimulating that it disrupts the patients ability to sleep. Television will be disruptive to sleep.
Question 4 of 5
An adult experienced a myocardial infarction six months ago. At a follow-up visit, this adult says, I havent had much interest in sex since my heart attack. I finished my rehabilitation program, but having sex strains my heart. I dont know if my heart is strong enough. Which nursing diagnosis applies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Patients who have had a myocardial infarction often believe sexual intercourse will cause another heart attack. The patient has completed the rehabilitation, but education is needed regarding sexual activity. These patients should receive information about when sexual activity may begin, positions that conserve energy, and so forth. The scenario does not suggest self-concept or body image disturbance.
Question 5 of 5
A woman tells the nurse, My partner is frustrated with me. I dont have any natural lubrication when we have sex. What type of sexual disorder is evident?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.