ATI RN
Classes of Psychotropic Medications Questions
Question 1 of 5
A pregnant woman is in a relationship with a male who routinely abuses her. Her unborn child may engage in high-risk behavior as a teen as a result of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Maternal stress. Maternal stress during pregnancy can affect the unborn child's development, potentially leading to high-risk behavior in the future. Research shows that exposure to abuse and stress during pregnancy can impact the child's neurological and hormonal development, increasing the likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors as a teenager. This is because stress hormones can cross the placenta, affecting the baby's brain development. Summary: - Choice B (Parental nurturing) is incorrect because the question specifically mentions abuse, which is not nurturing behavior. - Choice C (Appropriate stress responses in the brain) is incorrect as it does not address the negative impact of maternal stress during pregnancy on the child's behavior. - Choice D (Memories of the abuse) is incorrect as the unborn child does not have memories of the abuse, but rather experiences the effects of maternal stress during pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement indicates the beliefs and values that tend to be representative of a member of an indigenous culture? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because indigenous cultures often believe in a holistic approach to health, viewing illness as a result of being out of harmony with nature. This belief influences their health practices. Choice A is more related to adherence to medical advice, not specifically tied to indigenous beliefs. Choice C reflects individual discomfort with spending money, not necessarily a cultural belief. Choice D may not necessarily align with indigenous beliefs as refusal of treatment can vary based on individual circumstances, not solely due to cultural beliefs.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing actions demonstrate cultural competence? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because planning mealtime around the patient's prayer schedule shows respect for the patient's religious beliefs and cultural practices. This action demonstrates cultural competence by acknowledging and accommodating the patient's needs and preferences. The other choices, although important in addressing the spiritual and cultural needs of patients, do not specifically demonstrate cultural competence as directly as option A. Helping a patient visit with the hospital chaplain (B) and providing time for a patient's spiritual healer to visit (D) are important for spiritual support but may not necessarily address cultural competence. Researching foods for a lacto-ovo-vegetarian patient (C) is more related to dietary preferences rather than a demonstration of cultural competence.
Question 4 of 5
Lucas has completed his inpatient psychiatric treatment, which was ordered by the court system. Which statement reveals that Lucas does not understand the concept of conditional release?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Conditional release implies certain conditions to be met. 2. Choice C indicates Lucas believes he is completely free from therapy, which goes against the concept of conditional release. 3. Lucas should understand that therapy and medication compliance are part of his conditional release. 4. Choices A and B show awareness of ongoing treatment, aligning with the concept of conditional release. Summary: Choice C is incorrect as it shows a lack of understanding of conditional release. Choices A and B are correct as they demonstrate Lucas's awareness of continuing treatment post inpatient care.
Question 5 of 5
A 33-year-old female was brought to the hospital for an acute mental status change by her husband. He reports that she has been taking the same medication to treat symptoms of anxiety and paranoia for the past year. On examination, the woman is diaphoretic, with some rigidity of her extremities. Her blood pressure is 198/109, and her Temperature is 101. Blood analyses show grossly elevated creatine kinase. Which of the following medications could have caused her serious condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.