ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a recent increase in stressors. Which of the following concepts should the nurse use to develop necessary context to both understand and deliver nursing care for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The concept of adaptive versus maladaptive responses helps the nurse assess whether the client’s coping strategies are effective or harmful in managing stress. This framework guides tailored interventions to promote healthier coping mechanisms. Labeling stressors as justified, right, or good oversimplifies the client’s experience and is less relevant to nursing care planning.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is educating a group of clients about addiction. The nurse should include that which of the following factors increases the potential for addiction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exposure to substances during adolescence, when the brain is still developing, increases addiction risk due to impacts on decision-making and impulse control areas. Insurance availability, cognitive deficits, or adult-onset use are not as directly linked to increased addiction potential.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a group of clients about the importance of sleep hygiene. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule regulates the body’s circadian rhythm, promoting healthy sleep patterns. Caffeine, electronic devices, and irregular sleep (like sleeping in) disrupt sleep hygiene and should be avoided.