ATI RN
Psychotropic Medications 101 Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing an acute panic attack. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because deep breathing and muscle relaxation techniques are effective in managing acute panic attacks by activating the body's relaxation response. This helps decrease the physical symptoms of panic, such as rapid breathing and heart rate. Encouraging the patient to face their fear directly (A) may escalate the panic attack. Reassuring the patient that there is nothing to fear (C) may invalidate their feelings and not address the immediate distress. Providing distractions (D) may not address the root cause of the panic attack and could potentially worsen the situation by avoiding the emotions causing the panic.
Question 2 of 5
Becky tells you, “I have something secret to tell you, but you can’t tell anyone else.” The nurse agrees. What is the likely consequence of the nurse’s action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because agreeing to keep a secret with a client can blur professional boundaries, potentially leading to ethical issues and compromising the nurse-client relationship. This breaches confidentiality and can impact trust. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not address the negative consequences of maintaining a secret with a client. Sympathy, improved rapport, and enhanced trust can be achieved through professional and ethical communication, not through keeping secrets that may lead to boundary violations.
Question 3 of 5
Eventually JS agrees to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which member of the team is responsible for obtaining the client’s informed consent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Physician. Informed consent for ECT is a medical procedure, thus the physician is responsible. They are trained to explain the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the treatment. Psychologists focus on therapy, case managers coordinate services, and registered nurses assist with patient care but do not typically obtain informed consent for medical procedures like ECT.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for a patient who has multiple health problems and related medical diagnoses, nurses can best perform nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions by developing a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: nursing care plan. A nursing care plan is a systematic approach that outlines the patient's health problems, nursing diagnoses, goals, interventions, and evaluation methods. Nurses can best perform nursing diagnoses and interventions by developing a nursing care plan because it provides a structured framework for organizing and prioritizing patient care. Critical pathways (A) are specific timelines for care delivery, not comprehensive plans. Concept maps (C) are visual tools used for organizing information but may not provide detailed interventions. Diagnostic labels (D) are part of nursing diagnoses but do not encompass the comprehensive plan of care.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a healthy degree of resilience? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A Rationale: Statement A reflects healthy resilience as it shows the ability to maintain emotional boundaries and not internalize negativity from others. This indicates good self-awareness and coping strategies. In contrast, statement B suggests a negative thought pattern, linking anger to depression. Statement C implies a fatalistic view, lacking agency. Statement D demonstrates emotional regulation but doesn't directly relate to resilience against adversity.