ATI RN
psychiatric nurse certification Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient tells the nurse, 'I don't think I'll ever get out of here.' Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: By asking if the patient does not believe that progress has been made, the nurse is reflecting or paraphrasing by putting into words what the patient is hinting. By making communication more explicit, issues are easier to identify and resolve. The remaining options are nontherapeutic techniques. Telling the patient not to 'talk that way' is disapproving. Saying that everyone feels that way at times minimizes feelings. Telling the patient that good work will always result in success is falsely reassuring.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The patient states, 'I don't feel anything anymore. Nothing matters.' What is the priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working with a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The patient states, 'I don't feel hungry, and I don't need to eat.' Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is in the manic phase. The nurse notices the patient is exhibiting risky behaviors, such as driving recklessly. What is the priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
While talking with a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder, a nurse notices the patient is unable to maintain eye contact. The patient's chin lowers to the chest. The patient looks at the floor. Which aspect of communication has the nurse assessed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.