ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has schizophrenia. The client is unemployed and unhoused. Which of the following concepts regarding themselves should the nurse be aware of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Social determinants of health, such as unemployment and homelessness, significantly impact the client’s health outcomes and access to care. These factors must be considered in planning care for this client. Health equity, treatment protocols, and unconscious bias are relevant but less directly tied to the client’s specific socioeconomic challenges.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a group of clients about addiction. The nurse should include that which of the following factors increases the potential for addiction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exposure to substances during adolescence, when the brain is still developing, increases addiction risk due to impacts on decision-making and impulse control areas. Insurance availability, cognitive deficits, or adult-onset use are not as directly linked to increased addiction potential.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for clients who are members of vulnerable populations. Which of the following core function assurance actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reinforcing teaching about illness prevention and health promotion is the most immediate action the nurse can take, empowering vulnerable clients to make informed health decisions. Setting up clinics, supporting laws, or advising officials are important but less immediate, as they involve systemic changes that take time to implement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has avoidant personality disorder. Which of the following types of therapy should the nurse anticipate for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Interpersonal therapy (IPT) focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and social functioning, which is crucial for individuals with avoidant personality disorder who struggle with feelings of inadequacy and fear of rejection. IPT helps clients enhance their ability to connect with others and improve social skills. Antipsychotic and antidepressant medications are not first-line treatments for avoidant personality disorder, and dialectical behavior therapy is primarily used for borderline personality disorder.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing schizophrenia spectrum disorders with a client. The client states, 'My friend says that before I started hearing voices, I stopped hanging out with them. Why is that?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Social withdrawal is a common early warning sign of schizophrenia, often occurring before psychotic symptoms like hearing voices. This response provides accurate information, validating the client’s experience and offering insight into the disorder’s progression. Other responses either dismiss the concern, misattribute it to personality, or make unfounded assumptions.