ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was removed from their family home as a child due to neglect. Which of the following terms is used to signify this occurrence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to traumatic events like neglect, abuse, or household dysfunction during childhood, which are linked to negative health outcomes later in life. The client’s removal from their home due to neglect qualifies as an ACE. SE model (Supported Employment), SMI (Serious Mental Illness), and MLPS are unrelated or nonexistent terms in this context.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following requests should the nurse make to determine the client's social cognition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Social cognition involves understanding social cues, such as recognizing emotions on faces, which is assessed by asking the client to identify emotions on cards. Repeating words tests memory, interpreting pictures tests visual processing, and imitating gestures tests motor skills, none of which specifically assess social cognition.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a client about the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Which of the following side effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SSRIs commonly cause side effects like dry mouth and insomnia due to their effects on serotonin levels and central nervous system stimulation. Appetite changes may occur but not typically weight loss, tremors/seizures are rare, and SSRIs do not typically cause bradycardia or hypotension.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client who is experiencing panic level anxiety. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Panic-level anxiety is characterized by intense fear and physical symptoms like shakiness or tremors due to heightened physiological arousal. Voice tremors, depersonalization, and poor concentration may occur but are less specific or more cognitive than the physical manifestation of shakiness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and appears confused and has distortions in their thinking and speech patterns. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing reassurance and comfort while ensuring safety is the priority for a client with schizophrenia experiencing confusion and distorted thinking, as it addresses immediate emotional distress and promotes a secure environment. Group activities, PRN medications, or distractions are secondary and require further assessment or clinical justification.