ATI RN
Psychiatric Nurse Certification Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which would be a reason for a student nurse to use the DSM?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Although student nurses do not use the DSM to diagnose clients, they will find it a helpful resource to understand the reason for the admission and to begin building knowledge about the nature of psychiatric illnesses. Identifying the medical diagnosis, treating, and evaluating treatments are not a part of the nursing process.
Question 2 of 5
A student appears very nervous on the first day of clinical in a psychiatric setting. The student reviews the instructor's guidelines and appropriately takes which of the following actions? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Listening carefully, showing genuine interest, and caring about the client are extremely important rather than speaking about oneself. The student must deal with his or her own anxiety about approaching a stranger to talk about very sensitive and personal issues. Student nurses should not see the client's unwillingness to talk to a student nurse as a personal insult or behavior. Being available and willing to listen are often all it takes to begin a significant interaction with someone. Questions involving personal matters should not be the first thing a student says to the client. These issues usually arise after some trust and rapport have been established. The nursing instructor and staff are always available to assist if the client is shocking or distressing to the student. If the student recognizes someone he or she knows, it is usually best for the student to talk with the client and reassure him or her about confidentiality. The client should be reassured that the student will not read the client's record and will not be assigned to work with the client.
Question 3 of 5
Complete this analogy. NANDA: clinical judgment: NIC: ______
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Analogies show parallel relationships. NANDA, the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association, identifies diagnostic statements regarding human responses to actual or potential health problems. These statements represent clinical judgments. NIC (Nursing Interventions Classification) identifies actions provided by nurses that enhance patient outcomes. Nursing care activities may be direct or indirect.
Question 4 of 5
Which component of treatment of mental illness is specifically recognized by Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The patients below were evaluated in the emergency department. The psychiatric unit has one bed available. Which patient should be admitted? The patient:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.