ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing delusions, hallucinations, and alterations in speech. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Delusions, hallucinations, and alterations in speech are characteristic symptoms of psychosis, commonly seen in disorders like schizophrenia. Dopamine antagonists, also known as antipsychotic medications, are the primary pharmacological treatment for psychosis as they block dopamine receptors in the brain, reducing psychotic symptoms. Mood stabilizers, SSRIs, and benzodiazepines are used for other conditions like bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety, respectively, and are not first-line treatments for psychosis.
Question 5 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.