ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the social profile of a new adolescent client at a community health clinic. Which of the following actions by the client is the priority for the nurse to address?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Experiencing cyberbullying can significantly impact an adolescent’s mental health, potentially leading to anxiety, depression, or worse outcomes, making it the priority for immediate intervention. Journaling about grief, eating fast food, or missing classes due to allergies are concerns but less urgent, as they either reflect coping mechanisms or manageable issues.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed a benzodiazepine for anxiety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the client’s teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benzodiazepines can cause sedation and impaired coordination, making driving unsafe. Taking as needed, increasing doses, or abruptly stopping can lead to misuse, tolerance, or withdrawal, and should be avoided.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports severe pain in their head and abdomen. The client's blood toxicology test reveals ingestion of a common insect poison. The client states, 'I like to feel like I am the center of a TV show medical drama. That is why I took the poison.' The client denies suicidal intent or ideation. Which of the following disorders best describes the client's condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Factitious disorder involves intentionally inducing symptoms (e.g., ingesting poison) to assume the sick role and gain medical attention, as indicated by the client’s desire to feel like the center of a medical drama. Functional neurological symptom disorder, illness anxiety disorder, and somatic symptom disorder involve neurological symptoms, fear of illness, or distress over physical symptoms, respectively, which do not align with the client’s motives.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing coping strategies with a client who has experienced a recent loss. Which of the following strategies should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Engaging in regular physical activity can help manage grief by reducing stress and improving mood through endorphin release. Suppressing emotions, avoiding discussion, or using alcohol are maladaptive and can worsen emotional health.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing relapse potential with a group of clients and their families. The nurse should include which of the following statements about relapse prevention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Relapses are common in the recovery process from substance use disorders and should be viewed as opportunities for learning and growth rather than failures. This perspective encourages clients to identify triggers, refine coping strategies, and strengthen their recovery plan. Viewing relapses as failures, lack of willpower, or rare events can discourage clients and undermine their recovery efforts.