ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has been brought to the inpatient mental health unit by law enforcement officers after becoming aggressive in a local bar. The nurse should identify that this finding is consistent with which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antisocial personality disorder (ASP
D) is characterized by a disregard for others’ rights, impulsivity, and aggressive behavior, which aligns with the client’s aggression in a public setting. Narcissistic, borderline, and histrionic personality disorders involve grandiosity, self-directed aggression, or attention-seeking behaviors, respectively, which are less consistent with the described aggression.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who reports chronic low mood and lack of energy. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate to rule out physical causes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid function tests are crucial to rule out hypothyroidism, which can cause symptoms like low mood and fatigue, mimicking depression. While other tests may be relevant, thyroid issues are a common physical cause of depressive symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has illness anxiety disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Escitalopram, an SSRI, is commonly prescribed for illness anxiety disorder to reduce excessive worry and anxiety by increasing serotonin levels. Carbamazepine (anticonvulsant), haloperidol, and olanzapine (antipsychotics) are used for other conditions like seizures, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder, not primarily for anxiety disorders.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Promoting participation in structured activities can improve mood, provide routine, and enhance social engagement for clients with major depressive disorder. Isolation, limiting activity, or using stimulants are inappropriate and may worsen symptoms.