ATI RN
Use of Psychotropic Medications Questions
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse has been alerted to the fact that an 8-year-old boy routinely play-acts as a police officer 'locking up' other children on the playground to the point where the children get scared. The nurse recognizes that this behavior is most likely an indication of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because the behavior of the 8-year-old boy play-acting as a police officer and causing fear in other children could be a potential symptom of traumatization. Traumatized children may exhibit behaviors that mimic traumatic events they have experienced or witnessed. This behavior could be the boy's way of processing or expressing his own trauma. Option A is incorrect as there is no evidence of a need to dominate others. Option B is incorrect as there is no indication of the boy inventing traumatic events. Option C is incorrect as there is no clear indication of a need to develop close relationships in this context.
Question 2 of 5
Which intervention demonstrates the nurse's understanding of what guides effective nursing care with a diverse patient population?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because identifying the cultural norms of the population being served is crucial in providing patient-centered care to a diverse patient population. This understanding allows the nurse to tailor care to meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual. Choice A is incorrect as treating all patients the same disregards the importance of cultural sensitivity. Choice C is incorrect as it oversimplifies the relationship between race/ethnicity and illness management. Choice D is incorrect as it focuses solely on genetic factors, neglecting the impact of culture on healthcare needs.
Question 3 of 5
Intergenerational conflict may arise in immigrant families because the process of acculturation may be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step 1: Acculturation involves adapting to a new culture. Step 2: Children often adapt more easily than adults due to flexibility. Step 3: Children's exposure to the new culture from a young age helps. Step 4: This ease for children can lead to intergenerational conflict. Summary: Ignoring cultural beliefs (A), traumatic experiences (B), and assimilation (D) do not directly address why acculturation may be easier for children, making them incorrect choices.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is being assessed for range-of-joint movement. The nurse asks him to move his arm in toward the center of his body. This movement is called:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Adduction. Adduction refers to movement toward the center of the body. When the nurse asks the patient to move his arm in toward the center of his body, this action involves adduction. Flexion (A) is bending a joint, abduction (B) is moving away from the center of the body, and extension (D) is straightening a joint. Therefore, adduction is the most appropriate term for the described movement in this scenario.
Question 5 of 5
A woman, 68 years of age, presents with blunted affect; she seems indifferent to her surroundings and says that she has no sense of pleasure in life. She complains that she hears voices and fears that she is about to be killed. She is admitted to the acute psychiatric ward, where she is given an antipsychotic –Drug A. After treatment, her hallucinations and paranoia resolve, but she complains that she has a tremor and cannot move about quickly. After a change in her medication to Drug B, all of her symptoms improved. She does not need to have weekly blood tests. Which one of the following pairs most likely corresponds to Drug A and Drug B?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.