ATI RN
ATI Mental Health RN 400 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following best describes alogia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alogia is reduced speech output (
C) in schizophrenia. Lack of motivation (
A) is avolition, no empathy (
B) aligns with antisocial personality disorder, and inability to experience pleasure (
D) is anhedonia.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following best describes acute phase of psychotic symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The acute phase (
D) involves full-blown psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and delusions. Stabilization (
A) follows with symptom reduction, maintenance (
B) prevents relapse, and prodromal (
C) precedes with early signs.
Question 3 of 5
All of the following are first generation antipsychotics except,
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clozapine (
A) is a second-generation antipsychotic. Haloperidol (
B), fluphenazine (
C), and chlorpromazine (
D) are first-generation antipsychotics with high EPS risk.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following has the highest risk for EPS?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Haloperidol (
D) has the highest EPS risk due to strong D2 receptor blockade. Aripiprazole (
A) and lurasidone (
C) have lower risks, and clozapine (
B) has the lowest EPS risk.
Question 5 of 5
All of the following describes schizotypal personality disorder except,
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Schizotypal personality disorder includes eccentric behavior (
A), social anxiety (
C), and paranoia (
D). Mood swings (
B) are more characteristic of borderline or bipolar disorders.