ATI RN
Psychiatry Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 9
When a hospitalized patient dies, his wife stares blankly at the nurse and states, “It can’t be.” The nurse assesses this as indicating:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The wife's statement, "It can't be," indicates that she is experiencing shock and disbelief at the news of her husband's death. This response is common when individuals are faced with a sudden and unexpected loss. The wife's blank stare and statement suggest that she is struggling to accept the reality of the situation, which aligns with the symptoms of shock and disbelief.
Question 2 of 9
A nurse, leading an inpatient group dealing with women’s issues, identifies a patient who is assuming the role of aggressor. Which behavior characterizes this role?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In a group setting, a patient assuming the role of aggressor typically exhibits behaviors such as criticizing the contributions of others, being hostile, confrontational, and attempting to assert dominance. This behavior can create a negative and hostile environment in the group, undermining the therapeutic process. It is important for the nurse to recognize and address this behavior in order to promote a safe and supportive atmosphere for all group members to participate and benefit from the sessions.
Question 3 of 9
A patient is experiencing distress with midlife transition. Which statement provides support that the patient is successfully managing this stressor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 9
According to Piaget, which of the following would the nurse consider normal when assessing a 6-year-old?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 9
The patient and the nurse have agreed on problems to be addressed during a short course of outpatient therapy. At the beginning of the appointment, the patient states, “I’d like to work on the issue of relationships today.” Which assessment can be made?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct assessment to be made in this scenario is that the relationship is moving from the orientation phase to the working phase. In the orientation phase of the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship, the focus is on building rapport, establishing trust, and determining the patient's needs and goals. As the patient voluntarily expresses a desire to work on the issue of relationships, it indicates a transition to the working phase where the patient actively identifies problems to address and goals to achieve. This shift demonstrates progress in the therapeutic relationship as the patient is engaging in the therapeutic process and contributing to the agenda set for the appointment. It signifies a readiness for collaborative problem solving and intervention planning, emphasizing the importance of the patient's involvement in decision-making and goal-setting in the therapeutic process.
Question 6 of 9
Which assessment finding should be considered a high risk factor for adolescent suicide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 7 of 9
Immediately after electroconvulsive therapy, in which position should a nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 8 of 9
During a grief-processing group, an elderly patient stated, For the first time since my husband died, Im having more good days than bad. This statement suggests that the patient has:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 9 of 9
When differentiating between bereavement symptoms and depression, the nurse will base the formulation on knowledge that in bereavement:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.