ATI RN
Health Care Utilization by Age Group Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient moving from chair to chair in the day room and pacing in the hallway repeatedly, rapidly, and for extended periods is likely demonstrating ______, and the nurse should ______.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: akathisia"¦administer PRN diphenhydramine (Benadryl) PO. Akathisia is characterized by restlessness and an inability to sit still. Administering diphenhydramine can help alleviate these symptoms. A is incorrect because dystonic reactions present with muscle spasms and abnormal postures, not restlessness. B is incorrect as anxiety does not typically manifest as physical restlessness. D is incorrect as tardive dyskinesia involves involuntary movements of the face and body, not restlessness.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is explaining to the family of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia that the disorder is considered to have neurobiological origins. When the patient's mother asks, 'What part of the brain is dysfunctional?' the nurse should reply, 'Research has implicated the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: prefrontal and limbic cortices. The prefrontal cortex is involved in decision-making, problem-solving, and social behavior, functions that are often impaired in schizophrenia. The limbic cortex is responsible for emotions and memory, both of which are affected in schizophrenia. Research has shown abnormalities in these brain regions in individuals with schizophrenia, supporting the neurobiological origins of the disorder. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not specifically address the brain regions known to be involved in schizophrenia.
Question 3 of 5
A patient reports, 'My brain is tapped. The government has implanted a device in my head.' What outcome would the nurse identify as being appropriate for the patient to achieve within 1 week of admission?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because it reflects the goal of promoting reality testing and challenging the patient's delusional beliefs. By helping the patient interpret reality correctly and recognize that the implanted device is not real, the nurse can support the patient in overcoming their delusions and improving their mental health. Choice A is incorrect as simply taking medication does not address the underlying delusional belief. Choice B is incorrect as it validates and reinforces the patient's delusion, which is not therapeutic. Choice D is incorrect as it does not address the core issue of the patient's delusional belief and may not lead to long-term improvement in mental health.
Question 4 of 5
Schizophrenia affects approximately _____% of the world's population.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A (1%). Schizophrenia affects around 1% of the world's population, according to research. This prevalence rate has been consistently reported across different studies and populations. It is a chronic and severe mental disorder, but it is not as common as other mental health conditions. Choices B, C, and D (5%, 9%, 13%) are incorrect because they overestimate the prevalence of schizophrenia. These percentages are much higher than the actual documented rate, which is closer to 1%.
Question 5 of 5
A female client with a psychotic disorder is experiencing olfactory hallucinations. Most likely, she would be complaining of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because olfactory hallucinations involve perceiving smells that are not actually present. In a psychotic disorder, such hallucinations are common and can be disturbing to the individual. This is due to the sensory perception of smells that others cannot detect. Choices A, B, and D do not align with the experience of olfactory hallucinations. Vision (A) and sound (B) are not related to olfactory hallucinations, and a sense of touch (D) is not typically associated with this type of sensory distortion in psychotic disorders.