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Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Psychosis ATI
Assessment ACTUAL VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR.pdf||NEWEST EXAM!!!
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for developing
schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as an environmental risk factor?
A. Tobacco use
B. Drinking alcohol
C. Exposure to lead
D. Using cannabis - Answer-D
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.
Which finding should the nurse identify as a cognitive
symptom?
A. Unable to express emotions
B. Hearing voices
C. Unable to concentrate
D. Withdrawing from social situations - Answer-C
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A client who has schizophrenia shares with their nurse that
they are feeling lonely and isolated. Which of the following
actions is the nurse's priority?
A. Share information about support groups for people who
have serious mental illness (SMI).
B. Teach the client stress reduction techniques so they feel
more in control of their social situation.
C. Help the client focus on recovery so that their
relationships can improve down the road.
D. Suggest adding another type of treatment for the client.
- Answer-A
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with
schizophrenia. The client is exhibiting delusional behavior
stating that a new nurse is from the FBI and is stealing
their thoughts and ideas. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
A. "Wow, since the FBI is involved now, you are safe. Tell
me more about the FBI wanting to take your thoughts."
B. "Don't worry, you are perfectly safe. The walls and
ceiling are lined with lead and can't be penetrated."
C. "You should stop these thoughts because they are
making things worse for you. Take a deep breath."
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D. "I can see you are very concerned. The new nurse is
not from the FBI and will not harm you." - Answer-D
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing
psychosis and states that they are president of the United
States. The nurse should identify that the client is
experiencing which of the following?
A. Visual hallucinations
B. Auditory hallucinations
C. Disorganized speech
D. Delusions - Answer-D
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is
unaware of their own mental health. Which of the following
is the client experiencing?
A. Catatonia
B. Anosognosia
C. Tardive dyskinesia
D. Seizure - Answer-B
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The
client states, "My health care provider indicated that I likely
got schizophrenia due to complications experienced in
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Psychosis ATI
Assessment ACTUAL VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR.pdf||NEWEST EXAM!!!
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for developing
schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as an environmental risk factor?
A. Tobacco use
B. Drinking alcohol
C. Exposure to lead
D. Using cannabis - Answer-D
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.
Which finding should the nurse identify as a cognitive
symptom?
A. Unable to express emotions
B. Hearing voices
C. Unable to concentrate
D. Withdrawing from social situations - Answer-C
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A client who has schizophrenia shares with their nurse that
they are feeling lonely and isolated. Which of the following
actions is the nurse's priority?
A. Share information about support groups for people who
have serious mental illness (SMI).
B. Teach the client stress reduction techniques so they feel
more in control of their social situation.
C. Help the client focus on recovery so that their
relationships can improve down the road.
D. Suggest adding another type of treatment for the client.
- Answer-A
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with
schizophrenia. The client is exhibiting delusional behavior
stating that a new nurse is from the FBI and is stealing
their thoughts and ideas. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
A. "Wow, since the FBI is involved now, you are safe. Tell
me more about the FBI wanting to take your thoughts."
B. "Don't worry, you are perfectly safe. The walls and
ceiling are lined with lead and can't be penetrated."
C. "You should stop these thoughts because they are
making things worse for you. Take a deep breath."
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D. "I can see you are very concerned. The new nurse is
not from the FBI and will not harm you." - Answer-D
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing
psychosis and states that they are president of the United
States. The nurse should identify that the client is
experiencing which of the following?
A. Visual hallucinations
B. Auditory hallucinations
C. Disorganized speech
D. Delusions - Answer-D
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is
unaware of their own mental health. Which of the following
is the client experiencing?
A. Catatonia
B. Anosognosia
C. Tardive dyskinesia
D. Seizure - Answer-B
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The
client states, "My health care provider indicated that I likely
got schizophrenia due to complications experienced in
