ATI RN
Psychiatric Emergencies Questions
Question 1 of 5
A woman, who is 4 days postpartum, presented with tearfulness, mood swings, and occasional insomnia. What is the likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a formal thought disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A client with depression remains in bed most of the day and declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because addressing the client's refusal to address nutritional needs is the top priority. This is crucial for physical health and recovery from depression. Neglecting nutrition can lead to further physical and mental health deterioration. Loss of interest in diversional activity (A) and low self-esteem (D) are important but addressing basic needs like nutrition takes precedence. Social isolation (B) is also significant, but ensuring proper nutrition is more urgent for immediate well-being.
Question 4 of 5
The RN is planning client teaching for a 35-year-old client with alcoholic cirrhosis. Which self-care measure should the RN emphasize for the client's recovery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Alcohol abstinence. For a client with alcoholic cirrhosis, the most crucial self-care measure is to completely stop alcohol consumption to prevent further liver damage and promote recovery. Alcohol is the primary cause of cirrhosis, so abstaining from it is essential. Support group meetings (A) can be beneficial but not as critical as stopping alcohol intake. Vitamin supplements (B) may help with nutritional deficiencies but do not address the root cause. A diet with adequate calories and protein (C) is important for overall health but cannot reverse the effects of alcohol-related cirrhosis.
Question 5 of 5
A male client in the mental health unit is guarded and vaguely answers the nurse's questions. He isolates in his room and sometimes opens the door to peek into the hall. Which problem can the RN anticipate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Delusions of persecution. The client's behavior of being guarded, isolating, and peeking into the hall suggests paranoia and fear of being persecuted. This aligns with delusions of persecution, a common symptom seen in clients with mental health conditions like schizophrenia. Visual hallucinations (A) and auditory hallucinations (B) typically involve seeing or hearing things that are not there, which are not evident in the scenario. Excessive motor activity (C) does not fit the client's observed behavior of isolating in the room. Delusions of grandeur are not mentioned in the scenario, making option D the most suitable choice.