ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is collecting the health history of a client and determines that the client has risk factors for developing mental illness. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a possible contributing factor in the development of a mental health disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dysregulation of the immune system, including chronic inflammation, is linked to mental health disorders like depression and schizophrenia. Adverse treatment effects, medication adherence, and allergens are not primary risk factors for developing mental illness, though they may influence treatment outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who experienced sexual assault. Which of the following communication strategies should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Speaking softly helps convey empathy and creates a safe, non-threatening environment for a client who has experienced sexual assault. This approach can make the client feel more comfortable. Asking about the perpetrator may be intrusive, direct eye contact can feel intimidating, and sitting next to the client may feel too close, potentially increasing discomfort for a trauma survivor.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted for a psychiatric evaluation after displaying aggressive behavior towards their partner and 2-year-old child. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as potentially contributing to aggression?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Childhood physical abuse, such as being hit by a parent, is a significant risk factor for developing aggressive behaviors in adulthood, as it can model violence as a coping mechanism. The other statements, involving a parent’s abuse history, occasional alcohol use, or positive childhood experiences, are less directly linked to the client’s current aggression.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is presenting an in-service about the cycle of violence to nursing staff. The nurse should include that which of the following occurs during phase 1 of the cycle of violence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phase 1 of the cycle of violence, the tension-building phase, is characterized by escalating arguments and conflicts, increasing tension in the relationship. Physical harm occurs in phase 2 (acute phase), promises to change occur in phase 3 (honeymoon phase), and law enforcement involvement is not specific to phase 1.
Question 5 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.