ATI RN
Psychobiological Disorder Questions
Question 1 of 5
Major depression resulted after a patients employment was terminated. The patient now says to the nurse, Im not worth the time you spend with me. I am the most useless person in the world. Which nursing diagnosis applies?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A disheveled patient with severe depression and psychomotor retardation has not showered for several days. The nurse will:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse instructs a patient taking a medication that inhibits the action of monoamine oxidase (MAO) to avoid certain foods and drugs because of the risk of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A patient diagnosed with major depression shows vegetative signs of depression. Which nursing actions should be implemented? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A patient experiencing moderate anxiety says, I feel undone. An appropriate response for the nurse would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased anxiety results in scattered thoughts and an inability to articulate clearly. Clarifying helps the patient identify thoughts and feelings. Asking the patient why he or she feels anxious is non-therapeutic; the patient likely does not have an answer. The patient may be unable to determine what he or she would like the nurse to do in order to help. Telling the patient to get his or her feelings under control is a directive the patient is probably unable to accomplish.