ATI RN
Psychiatric Nurse Certification Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse-client interaction? Client: 'When I get angry, I get into a fistfight with my wife, or I take it out of the kids.' Nurse: 'I notice that you are smiling as you talk about this physical violence.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse’s statement points out an observable behavior (smiling) during the client’s discussion of violence, which is 'Making observations' (D). Encouraging comparison (A) involves comparing experiences, Exploring (B) seeks deeper elaboration, and Formulating a plan (C) involves action steps—none match the nurse’s focus on noting a specific behavior.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following physical symptoms are associated with Panic attacks:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
In OCD one of the most important dysfunctional beliefs has been defined as inflated responsibility. This is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which question by the nurse would gain the most information from a patient experiencing a marital crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are characteristics of assertive communication (select all that apply)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.