ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has avoidant personality disorder. Which of the following types of therapy should the nurse anticipate for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Interpersonal therapy (IPT) focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and social functioning, which is crucial for individuals with avoidant personality disorder who struggle with feelings of inadequacy and fear of rejection. IPT helps clients enhance their ability to connect with others and improve social skills. Antipsychotic and antidepressant medications are not first-line treatments for avoidant personality disorder, and dialectical behavior therapy is primarily used for borderline personality disorder.
Question 2 of 5
A community health nurse is reviewing different learning concepts and approaches to incorporate into a health program that they are developing. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Considering an individual’s learning style enhances their ability to receive, process, remember, and apply information by tailoring education to their preferences. The psychomotor domain involves physical skills, learning is a shared responsibility, and learning theories encompass the entire learning process, not just retention, making the other options incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PTSD is characterized by intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares of a traumatic event, causing significant distress. Fear of germs relates to OCD, belief in illness relates to illness anxiety disorder, and while relationship difficulties may occur, they are not a hallmark symptom.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is requesting a prescription for a new medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informing the client that their request will be discussed with their provider acknowledges the request while ensuring medication decisions are made collaboratively within a comprehensive care plan. Dismissing the request, questioning motives, or suggesting unrelated alternatives may undermine trust or fail to address the client’s needs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Generalized anxiety disorder (GA
D) is characterized by excessive, persistent worry about various events or activities, often disproportionate to the actual situation. Avoidance is more typical of social anxiety disorder, flashbacks relate to PTSD, and compulsive behaviors are associated with OCD, not GAD.