ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating a client who is prescribed clozapine. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as consistent with agranulocytosis and instruct the client to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Agranulocytosis, a severe side effect of clozapine, involves a significant reduction in white blood cells, increasing infection risk. Symptoms like sore throat, fever, and muscle aches indicate possible infection due to neutropenia, requiring immediate monitoring. Restlessness, respiratory depression, and anxiety/suicidal ideations are not characteristic of agranulocytosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing treatment options with the guardian of a child who has been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. The guardian asks, 'How is nursing care different for children diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder compared to adults?' How should the nurse best respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nursing interventions for dissociative identity disorder (DI
D) can be diverse and tailored to the individual needs of the patient, regardless of age. Assessing for thoughts of self-harm or suicidal ideation is a critical component of care for both children and adults with DID, as the disorder is often associated with trauma and emotional distress that can lead to such thoughts. This consistency across age groups makes it a key aspect of nursing care.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse about psychiatric pharmacogenomic testing. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Psychiatric pharmacogenomic testing analyzes genetic variations to predict responses to psychiatric medications, helping providers select effective treatments. It does not predict cures, focus on treatment interactions, or determine the cause of mental illness, which are influenced by multiple factors beyond genetics.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has borderline personality disorder. The client reports being a single parent caring for two toddlers. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Offering information about support groups for parents provides the client with peer support, education, and resources to manage parenting challenges while addressing their mental health condition. This strengths-based approach promotes resilience and autonomy. Suggesting alternative living arrangements, notifying child protective services, or encouraging unit visits are not appropriate without evidence of neglect or specific clinical justification.