ATI RN
Psychiatric Emergency Questions
Question 1 of 5
At which point would the nurse determine that a client is at risk for developing a mental illness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step 1: Mental illness involves maladaptive responses and interference in daily functioning. Step 2: Maladaptive responses + interference = risk for mental illness. Step 3: Choice B states maladaptive responses + interference, aligning with the risk factors for mental illness. Summary: Choices A, C, and D do not specifically address the key factors of maladaptive responses and interference in daily functioning, which are crucial indicators of being at risk for developing a mental illness.
Question 2 of 5
When under stress, a client routinely uses alcohol to excess. When the client's husband finds her drunk, the husband yells at the client about her chronic alcohol abuse. Which action alerts the nurse to the client's use of the defense mechanism of denial?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because the client's statement "I don't drink too much!" directly reflects denial, a defense mechanism where individuals refuse to accept reality to protect themselves from uncomfortable truths. This response shows the client's refusal to acknowledge their excessive alcohol use despite clear evidence. A is incorrect because hiding liquor bottles indicates deception, not denial. B is incorrect as yelling at her son for slouching is displacement, not denial. C is incorrect as burning dinner on purpose demonstrates passive-aggressive behavior, not denial. In summary, only answer D directly showcases denial as a defense mechanism in response to the husband's confrontation about alcohol abuse.
Question 3 of 5
A 55-year-old man presents with suicidal ideation. He tells you that he 'was just laid off from his job' after only 3 months, and that his 3 children 'want nothing to do with him' because he 'wasn't really involved in their childhoods'. He feels hopeless and useless. Which of Erikson's stages describes this man's difficulties?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Four individuals have given information about their suicide plans. Which plan evidences the highest suicide risk?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse uses the SAD PERSONS scale to interview a patient. This tool provides data relevant to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.