ATI RN
ATI Custom NUR 316 Fall 2023 1MHE Module 4 - 1st 5 units Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client has been wearing the same clothes for the past week and appears unkept and unbathed. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is the best choice because it respects the client's autonomy and provides them with a choice, which can help motivate them to participate in self-care activities.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.
Nurses' Notes.
Vital Signs.
Day 1 1030: Vital Signs.
Temperature 37°C (98.6° F). Heart rate 72/min.
Question 2 of 5
Select the "3" findings that should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing negative symptoms related to their schizophrenia.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Lack of motivation, lack of energy (anhedonia), and being withdrawn are negative symptoms of schizophrenia, indicating a decrease in purposeful activities, pleasure, and social interest.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is educating a client about possible causes of their depressed mood. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stress from a new job could indeed be a cause of a depressed mood. Changes in life circumstances, such as starting a new job, can be stressful and lead to feelings of depression.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse at a primary care clinic is assessing a client for manifestations of depression. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as being consistent with depression?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This statement indicates insomnia, which is a common symptom of depression.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse in a mental health facility is teaching a newly licensed nurse how to perform an Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessment on a client. The charge nurse should identify that the AIMS assessment is used for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder characterized by irregular, involuntary movements most commonly in areas of the face, around the eyes, and of the mouth, including the jaw, tongue, and lips. The AIMS assessment is a clinical outcome checklist completed by a healthcare provider to assess the presence and severity of abnormal movements of the face, limbs, and body in patients with tardive dyskinesia.