ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has an anxiety disorder. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates a protective factor in the form of a positive childhood experience?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A supportive relationship with a teacher who listens well is a positive childhood experience and protective factor, fostering resilience against anxiety. Family stress, young parenthood, or frequent moves may exacerbate anxiety, acting as risk factors rather than protective ones.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client asks, 'I am not sure why I need to have a relapse plan.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A relapse plan is an essential tool for managing schizophrenia, helping clients recognize early warning signs of symptom worsening and outlining proactive steps to prevent or mitigate relapse. This empowers clients to actively participate in their recovery. Other options focus on broader care aspects or hospitalization, which do not fully address the purpose of a relapse plan.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing lack of sleep, lack of appetite, and difficulties with concentration. Which of the following types of dementia should the nurse expect this client to have?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prion diseases, like Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, cause rapid cognitive decline, sleep disturbances, appetite changes, and concentration difficulties due to neurodegenerative processes. Frontotemporal dementia, TBI, and HIV-related dementia present differently, with less emphasis on sleep and appetite changes.
Question 5 of 5
A community health nurse is preparing an educational activity that addresses the domains of learning. The nurse should know that the affective domain focuses on which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The affective domain of learning focuses on emotions, attitudes, values, and beliefs, influencing how learners internalize and respond to information. The psychomotor domain involves physical skills, desire to participate relates to motivation, and knowledge/skill level pertains to the cognitive domain.