ATI RN
Use of Psychotropic Medications Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A 17-year-old male diagnosed with schizophrenia was treated with Fluphenazine. Three days later, he developed a high body temperature and lead-pipe rigidity. The appropriate treatment for this patient would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse would anticipate that treatment for a patient with memory difficulties might include medications designed to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.