ATI RN
Psychobiologic Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
Your new patient is admitted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Which of the following is he most likely to demonstrate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is not an atypical antipsychotic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Your schizophrenic patient is sitting in her room with her hands over her ears and crying. Which is the best way to approach her?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient's behavior may be indicative of hearing voices that are creating distress. This response acknowledges the distress. Touching the schizophrenic patient, as in response A, is usually too threatening. Responses B and D both demonstrate inadequate information. Leaving the patient in distress alone will increase anxiety. The patient may need an adjustment in medication but would not be your first action.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following side effects is most common with olanzapine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Your schizophrenic patient tells you he is suspicious that his doctor is trying to kill him. Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.