ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient facility is teaching a client about the development of mental illness. Which of the following statements by the nurse describes the role of a vulnerability gene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vulnerability genes increase the risk of developing mental illnesses by interacting with environmental factors, not directly causing the illness. They do not confer resilience, guarantee illness development, or determine recovery likelihood, which depend on multiple factors.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease about including foods to decrease the progression of the disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish like tuna, are considered beneficial for brain health, potentially reducing inflammation and supporting cognitive function, which may slow Alzheimer’s progression. Hamburgers and cheese pizza are high in saturated fats, linked to cognitive decline, and turkey, while a good protein source, lacks the specific neuroprotective benefits of omega-3s.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the social profile of a new adolescent client at a community health clinic. Which of the following actions by the client is the priority for the nurse to address?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Experiencing cyberbullying can significantly impact an adolescent’s mental health, potentially leading to anxiety, depression, or worse outcomes, making it the priority for immediate intervention. Journaling about grief, eating fast food, or missing classes due to allergies are concerns but less urgent, as they either reflect coping mechanisms or manageable issues.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed clozapine. Which of the following topics should the nurse prepare to discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medication adherence is critical for clozapine to prevent relapse of psychotic symptoms, as discontinuation can lead to rapid symptom recurrence. Routine white (not red) blood cell counts monitor for agranulocytosis, fluid intake is not restricted, and tyramine interactions are unrelated to clozapine.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing lack of sleep, lack of appetite, and difficulties with concentration. Which of the following types of dementia should the nurse expect this client to have?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prion diseases, like Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, cause rapid cognitive decline, sleep disturbances, appetite changes, and concentration difficulties due to neurodegenerative processes. Frontotemporal dementia, TBI, and HIV-related dementia present differently, with less emphasis on sleep and appetite changes.