ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of borderline personality disorder about the disorder. Which of the following information should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Borderline personality disorder is often associated with impulsive behaviors, including self-harm. Prioritizing awareness of this risk ensures the family can recognize warning signs and intervene to ensure safety, making it the most critical information to share initially. Medication, therapy resources, and insurance are important but secondary to immediate safety concerns.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client and notes a serum lithium level of 1.6 mEq/L. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A serum lithium level of 1.6 mEq/L indicates lithium toxicity, as the therapeutic range is typically 0.6-1.2 mEq/L. Neurological symptoms like blurred vision and jerking motor movements are common in lithium toxicity due to its effects on the central nervous system. Fever, fluctuating blood pressure, lip smacking, or tongue thrusting are not typical, and while GI discomfort and poor coordination may occur, they are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is meeting with a client and their family at a local treatment clinic. The client's partner demands to see the client's records and treatment plan, and states they need to be responsible for overseeing the treatment. The client's partner reports that their own health has deteriorated since caring for the client. The nurse should recognize that the client's partner is displaying which of the following behaviors?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Codependency involves excessive reliance on another person for identity or emotional well-being, often at the expense of one’s own health, as seen in the partner’s deteriorating health and need to control the client’s treatment. Manipulation, marginalization, and enabling involve different dynamics, such as deceit, exclusion, or supporting harmful behaviors, which do not fit the scenario.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a group of staff members about schizophrenia. Which of the following age groups should the nurse include as the age when schizophrenia is typically diagnosed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Schizophrenia is typically diagnosed in young adulthood, usually in the late teens to early twenties, although it can also occur later in life. Symptoms often emerge during this period of development, characterized by disturbances in thinking, perception, emotions, and behavior. Preschoolers, school-age children, and older adults are less likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia due to developmental and physiological factors.