ATI Trauma, Crisis, Disaster and
Related Disorders Questions 2025 with
Correct Answers
A nurse is preparing a teaching for high school students regarding trauma and
interpersonal violence. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to
include in the teaching?
a. "Interpersonal violence includes physical, sexual, and emotional maltreatment,
which are types of trauma."
b. "Interpersonal violence are acts of aggression occurs between two adults and is a
form of sexual maltreatment."
c. "Interpersonal violence occurs most frequently between people who do not
know each other."
d. "Interpersonal violence is the result of unintentional force and maltreatment
against another person." - --Answer --a. "Interpersonal violence includes
physical, sexual, and emotional maltreatment, which are types of trauma."
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,A nurse has attended an in-service education regarding trauma-informed care
approach. Which of the following statements by the nurse reflects an accurate
description for the goal of trauma-informed approach?
a. "A trauma-informed approach to care is a process of steps which evaluates
injury to determine priority of care."
b. "Nurses should focus on immediate client care rather than the trauma that has
happened to the client."
c. "Trauma-informed care is most important in the emergency department and
with first responders. They see the most trauma."
d. "Nurses should understand the effects of trauma and structure client care to
promote positive outcomes." - --Answer --d. "Nurses should understand the
effects of trauma and structure client care to promote positive outcomes."
A nurse is working with a local crisis response team to evaluate students following
a school shooting. After ensuring the safety of the students, which of the following
trauma-informed approaches should the team take next?
a. Establish a supportive environment that facilitates trust and transparency
b. Provide resources to students for trauma support and recovery
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, c. Explain what trauma is and the symptoms of trauma
d. Report any students exhibiting inability to cope with their traumatic event - --
Answer --a. Establish a supportive environment that facilitates trust and
transparency
A nurse is at a clinic screening clients for trauma. The nurse should identify that
which of the following factors increases a client's risk for developing a trauma-
related disorder?
a. The client has a history of physical abuse
b. The client belongs to a marginalized group
c. The client was active military during the Iraq war
d. The client is from a large family
e. The client is male
f. The client has stable income - --Answer --a, b, c
A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with PTSD. The client
asks, "what is the difference between acute stress disorder and PTSD?" Which of
the following responses should the nurse make?
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Related Disorders Questions 2025 with
Correct Answers
A nurse is preparing a teaching for high school students regarding trauma and
interpersonal violence. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to
include in the teaching?
a. "Interpersonal violence includes physical, sexual, and emotional maltreatment,
which are types of trauma."
b. "Interpersonal violence are acts of aggression occurs between two adults and is a
form of sexual maltreatment."
c. "Interpersonal violence occurs most frequently between people who do not
know each other."
d. "Interpersonal violence is the result of unintentional force and maltreatment
against another person." - --Answer --a. "Interpersonal violence includes
physical, sexual, and emotional maltreatment, which are types of trauma."
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,A nurse has attended an in-service education regarding trauma-informed care
approach. Which of the following statements by the nurse reflects an accurate
description for the goal of trauma-informed approach?
a. "A trauma-informed approach to care is a process of steps which evaluates
injury to determine priority of care."
b. "Nurses should focus on immediate client care rather than the trauma that has
happened to the client."
c. "Trauma-informed care is most important in the emergency department and
with first responders. They see the most trauma."
d. "Nurses should understand the effects of trauma and structure client care to
promote positive outcomes." - --Answer --d. "Nurses should understand the
effects of trauma and structure client care to promote positive outcomes."
A nurse is working with a local crisis response team to evaluate students following
a school shooting. After ensuring the safety of the students, which of the following
trauma-informed approaches should the team take next?
a. Establish a supportive environment that facilitates trust and transparency
b. Provide resources to students for trauma support and recovery
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, c. Explain what trauma is and the symptoms of trauma
d. Report any students exhibiting inability to cope with their traumatic event - --
Answer --a. Establish a supportive environment that facilitates trust and
transparency
A nurse is at a clinic screening clients for trauma. The nurse should identify that
which of the following factors increases a client's risk for developing a trauma-
related disorder?
a. The client has a history of physical abuse
b. The client belongs to a marginalized group
c. The client was active military during the Iraq war
d. The client is from a large family
e. The client is male
f. The client has stable income - --Answer --a, b, c
A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with PTSD. The client
asks, "what is the difference between acute stress disorder and PTSD?" Which of
the following responses should the nurse make?
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