ATI RN ABUSE, AGGRESSION, AND VIOLENCE
TEST 2026/2027 | STUDY GUIDE, EXAM
REVIEW & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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Term
A nurse is caring for a client who experiences aggression. Which of the
following statements made by the client indicates the client
experiences hostile aggression?
A. I let off steam by yelling out loud
B. I shattered a plate because I stubbed my toe in the kitchen
C. They made me mad so I hit them
D. I clinch my fist when I have to wait in traffic
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C. They made me mad so I hit
C. Chlorpromazine
them
, A. Ziprasidone A. Approach the client with respect
B. Respond to the clients concerns
D. Address the client in a soft voice
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Term
A nurse is caring for a client who is demonstrating aggressive behavior
towards others and is not responding to verbal interventions. Which of
the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider
prescribing?
A. Ziprasidone
B. Paroxetine
C. Escitalopram
D. Lithium
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D. Respite C. Chlorpromazine
A. Ziprasidone C. Emotional
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, Term
A nurse is caring for a client who has been physically abusive to others
and was admitted to an inpatient mental health unit. Which of the
following client behaviors should the nurse identify as early signs of
potential aggression? (Select all that apply)
A. Socializing with selected individuals
B. Refusing to eat
C. Speaking in a soft voice
D. Pacing the floor
E. Destroying items
F. Attempting to leave before discharge
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B. Excessive amygdala reaction and
inadequate regulation of the B. A client is wearing long-sleeve
prefrontal area will increase the shirts in hot weather
likelihood on aggression in the client
B. Refusing to eat
A. Approach the client with respect D. Pacing the floor
B. Respond to the clients concerns E. Destroying items
D. Address the client in a soft voice F. Attempting to leave before
discharge
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TEST 2026/2027 | STUDY GUIDE, EXAM
REVIEW & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
1 of 26
Term
A nurse is caring for a client who experiences aggression. Which of the
following statements made by the client indicates the client
experiences hostile aggression?
A. I let off steam by yelling out loud
B. I shattered a plate because I stubbed my toe in the kitchen
C. They made me mad so I hit them
D. I clinch my fist when I have to wait in traffic
Give this one a go later!
C. They made me mad so I hit
C. Chlorpromazine
them
, A. Ziprasidone A. Approach the client with respect
B. Respond to the clients concerns
D. Address the client in a soft voice
Don't know?
2 of 26
Term
A nurse is caring for a client who is demonstrating aggressive behavior
towards others and is not responding to verbal interventions. Which of
the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider
prescribing?
A. Ziprasidone
B. Paroxetine
C. Escitalopram
D. Lithium
Give this one a go later!
D. Respite C. Chlorpromazine
A. Ziprasidone C. Emotional
Don't know?
3 of 26
, Term
A nurse is caring for a client who has been physically abusive to others
and was admitted to an inpatient mental health unit. Which of the
following client behaviors should the nurse identify as early signs of
potential aggression? (Select all that apply)
A. Socializing with selected individuals
B. Refusing to eat
C. Speaking in a soft voice
D. Pacing the floor
E. Destroying items
F. Attempting to leave before discharge
Give this one a go later!
B. Excessive amygdala reaction and
inadequate regulation of the B. A client is wearing long-sleeve
prefrontal area will increase the shirts in hot weather
likelihood on aggression in the client
B. Refusing to eat
A. Approach the client with respect D. Pacing the floor
B. Respond to the clients concerns E. Destroying items
D. Address the client in a soft voice F. Attempting to leave before
discharge
Don't know?
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