ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with an older adult client who has been diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. Which of the following should the nurse consider when working with an older adult who has somatic symptom disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatic symptom disorder is often underdiagnosed in older adults, as their somatic complaints may be mistaken for age-related physical issues. It is not limited to childhood, does not require diagnosis before 18, and is not typically onset in older adulthood, occurring across age groups.
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 ADHD. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperactivity is a hallmark symptom of ADHD, manifesting as excessive fidgeting, restlessness, or difficulty remaining seated. Hypoactivity (reduced activity), hypohidrosis (decreased sweating), and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) are not characteristic of ADHD, which primarily involves inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
Question 4 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 5 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.