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ATI SCHIZOPHRENIA SPECTRUM
DISORDERS AND PSYCHOSIS FINAL EXAM
2026|CERTIFIED Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION
SUCCESS (A+)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a major depressive disorder. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing
psychosis?
a. Depressed mood
b. Anxiety symptoms
c. Mania
d. Hallucinations - correct-answer -d. Hallucinations
Rational: Hallucinations occur during a major depressive mood episode.
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a SMI and has been recently released from
prison. Which of the following factors related to being released from a prison
increases the client's risk of relapsing?
a. Experiencing medication adverse effects
b. Inability to find housing
c. Continued physical impairment
d. Being the victim of a violent crime - correct-answer -b. Inability to find housing
Rational: Clients who have recently been released from prison can struggle to
secure housing and employment. These risk factors can increase the client's
chance of relapsing after release.
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. Anasognosia
c. Tardive dyskinesia
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d. Seizure - correct-answer -b. Anasognosia
Rational: Anosognosia is when someone is either unaware or can't accurately
perceive their own mental health. This client is experiencing anosognosia.
A nurse is talking with the family of a 28 year old client who has been diagnosed
with schizophrenia. The client's parents ask, "Will my child ever be able to have a
good quality of life?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
a. "With treatment and support your child will be able to live a productive and
rewarding life."
b. "Your child will require care and treatment for the remainder of their life."
c. "I see this is difficult for you. It really depends on if your child responds to
treatment."
d. "Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness. This means that your child's life has
been changed" - correct-answer -a. "With treatment and support your child will
be able to live a productive and rewarding life."
ATI SCHIZOPHRENIA SPECTRUM
DISORDERS AND PSYCHOSIS FINAL EXAM
2026|CERTIFIED Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION
SUCCESS (A+)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a major depressive disorder. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing
psychosis?
a. Depressed mood
b. Anxiety symptoms
c. Mania
d. Hallucinations - correct-answer -d. Hallucinations
Rational: Hallucinations occur during a major depressive mood episode.
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a SMI and has been recently released from
prison. Which of the following factors related to being released from a prison
increases the client's risk of relapsing?
a. Experiencing medication adverse effects
b. Inability to find housing
c. Continued physical impairment
d. Being the victim of a violent crime - correct-answer -b. Inability to find housing
Rational: Clients who have recently been released from prison can struggle to
secure housing and employment. These risk factors can increase the client's
chance of relapsing after release.
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. Anasognosia
c. Tardive dyskinesia
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d. Seizure - correct-answer -b. Anasognosia
Rational: Anosognosia is when someone is either unaware or can't accurately
perceive their own mental health. This client is experiencing anosognosia.
A nurse is talking with the family of a 28 year old client who has been diagnosed
with schizophrenia. The client's parents ask, "Will my child ever be able to have a
good quality of life?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
a. "With treatment and support your child will be able to live a productive and
rewarding life."
b. "Your child will require care and treatment for the remainder of their life."
c. "I see this is difficult for you. It really depends on if your child responds to
treatment."
d. "Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness. This means that your child's life has
been changed" - correct-answer -a. "With treatment and support your child will
be able to live a productive and rewarding life."
