ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing mental health education to a group of high school students. Which of the following information about screening for mental illness should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Most mental illnesses are diagnosed through clinical assessments and symptom observation, not laboratory tests, making screening challenging. Physical exams, unknown risk factors, or blood tests are not primary methods for diagnosing mental illness, though tests may rule out other conditions or monitor medications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Generalized anxiety disorder (GA
D) is characterized by excessive, persistent worry about various events or activities, often disproportionate to the actual situation. Avoidance is more typical of social anxiety disorder, flashbacks relate to PTSD, and compulsive behaviors are associated with OCD, not GAD.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma and allergies. The client asks the nurse about environmental influences they should avoid. The nurse should inform the client to avoid which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cockroach allergens, from droppings or body parts, are potent triggers for asthma and allergies, causing respiratory symptoms. Mold is a less significant trigger, and hepatitis B and radon are unrelated to asthma/allergy exacerbations.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following statements should the nurse expect from this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Individuals with anorexia nervosa often fear specific foods perceived as high-calorie, like pizza, leading to restrictive eating. Disliking food taste, not tracking calories, or consuming 2,000 calories daily are inconsistent with the disorder’s characteristic behaviors of intense food restriction and calorie monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a history of depression and suicidal ideation. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as requiring further intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statement 'I don’t have anyone I can talk to about my problems' indicates a lack of social support, which is concerning for an adolescent with a history of depression and suicidal ideation. Social support is critical for mental health, and this statement suggests a need for immediate intervention to connect the client with resources or support systems. The other statements reflect positive behaviors or manageable issues.