ATI RN
Use of Psychotropic Medications Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which student behavior is consistent with therapeutic communication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because summarizing the essence of the patient's comments in your own words demonstrates active listening and understanding, fostering a therapeutic relationship. This helps clarify and validate the patient's feelings. Choice A violates the principle of avoiding personal opinions in therapeutic communication. Choice C disrupts the patient's processing time and may hinder open communication. Choice D focuses on the caregiver's approval rather than the patient's feelings, which is not therapeutic.
Question 2 of 5
First responders and emergency department healthcare providers often use dark humor in an effort to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Reduce stress and anxiety. Dark humor can serve as a coping mechanism to help individuals in high-stress environments like first responders and healthcare providers manage their emotions. By finding humor in difficult situations, they can temporarily alleviate stress and anxiety. Choice B is incorrect because reliving the experience can actually increase distress. Choice C is incorrect as dark humor does not rectify moral distress but may provide temporary relief. Choice D is incorrect as the primary purpose of dark humor is not to alert others but to cope with personal stress.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which patient outcome is directly associated with the goals of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because identifying suicidal feelings promotes open communication and trust in the nurse-patient relationship, facilitating effective intervention. Choice A is incorrect as it focuses on behavior towards others, not the therapeutic relationship. Choice C emphasizes social interaction, which is important but not directly tied to therapeutic outcomes. Choice D is about physical health, which is not the primary goal of a therapeutic relationship.
Question 5 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.