ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is speaking about types of aggression to a group of residents at a community outreach center. One of the attendees states, 'I keep seeing the same person outside my apartment and they are leaving me items at my door.' Which of the following types of aggression should the nurse identify the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stalking involves persistent, unwanted attention or behavior, such as surveillance or leaving items at someone’s door, causing fear or distress, as described. Bullying involves repeated harm, abandonment is desertion, and assault involves physical harm or threats, none of which fully match the scenario.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working with an older adult client who has been diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. Which of the following should the nurse consider when working with an older adult who has somatic symptom disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatic symptom disorder is often underdiagnosed in older adults, as their somatic complaints may be mistaken for age-related physical issues. It is not limited to childhood, does not require diagnosis before 18, and is not typically onset in older adulthood, occurring across age groups.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate the client performing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: OCD is characterized by repetitive behaviors or compulsions, such as repeatedly checking locks, to alleviate anxiety from obsessive thoughts. Hallucinations, detachment, and disorganized speech are more associated with schizophrenia or other disorders, not OCD.
Question 5 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.