ATI RN
Psychotropic Medication Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing anxiety. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because encouraging the patient to engage in deep breathing exercises is an evidence-based intervention for managing anxiety. Deep breathing helps activate the body's relaxation response, calming the nervous system and reducing anxiety symptoms. It is a non-invasive, simple technique that can be done anywhere. Choice A is incorrect because forcing a patient to face their fears immediately can escalate their anxiety. Choice B, while providing reassurance is important, may not address the underlying anxiety effectively. Choice D is incorrect as ignoring the patient's anxiety can lead to worsening symptoms and poor patient outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is working with a patient who has been diagnosed with depression. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A: Encouraging the patient to engage in activities they previously enjoyed Rationale: 1. Encouraging enjoyable activities promotes positive reinforcement and a sense of accomplishment. 2. Activities can help distract from negative thoughts and improve mood. 3. Participation in activities can increase social interactions and support network. 4. It aligns with evidence-based practices for treating depression. Summary: B: Telling the patient to stop thinking negatively - Oversimplified approach, does not address underlying issues. C: Providing reassurance that the symptoms will go away on their own - Lack of proactive intervention, may lead to worsening symptoms. D: Instructing the patient to avoid social interactions - Isolating may exacerbate feelings of loneliness and worsen depression.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse assesses a patient diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. Which finding would likely be part of the patient’s history?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Physical or sexual abuse. Dissociative identity disorder is often linked to a history of trauma, such as physical or sexual abuse. Trauma can lead to the development of different identities as a coping mechanism. Choices A, C, and D are unlikely to be directly related to dissociative identity disorder as they do not align with the typical characteristics or etiology of the disorder.
Question 4 of 5
Which worldview would the nurse anticipate from a client who says, “It is important to save enough money to take care of yourself in your old age. We should not rely on anyone else to take care of us.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step 1: Western worldview emphasizes individualism, self-reliance, and planning for the future. Step 2: The client's statement about saving for old age aligns with Western values. Step 3: This worldview values science, rationality, and personal responsibility. Step 4: Therefore, the nurse would anticipate a Western worldview from the client. Summary: Choice B is correct because the client's emphasis on self-reliance and personal financial planning aligns with Western values. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the individualistic and future-oriented characteristics of the Western worldview.
Question 5 of 5
The nursing process organizes your approach to delivering nursing care. To provide care to your patients, you will need to incorporate nursing process and:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: decision making. The nursing process involves assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Decision making is crucial at each step to determine the best course of action for patient care. It involves critical thinking, prioritizing, and choosing the most appropriate interventions. Problem solving (choice B) is a component of decision making but not the primary focus of the nursing process. The interview process (choice C) is important for gathering patient information but is just one step in the nursing process. Intellectual standards (choice D) are criteria for evaluating the quality of thinking but are not directly related to the nursing process steps.