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ATI SCHIZOPHRENIA SPECTRUM
DISORDERS AND PSYCHOSIS |LATEST
CERTIFIED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2026
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
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.
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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."
Rational: Although schizophrenia is a chronic mental health disorder, clients can
live a productive life with treatment and support. Like other chronic health
disorders, they may experience symptoms and require support or assistance.
A nurse is caring for a young adult client who experienced a traumatic event and
appears to be hallucinating. The client has no history of or evidence of risk factors
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for schizophrenia spectrum disorders and the client's toxicology screen is
negative. Which of the following diagnoses provides the best explanation of this
client's clinical manifestations?
a. Brief psychotic disorder
b. Delusional disorder
c. Late-onset schizophrenia
d. Shared psychotic disorder - correct-answer -a. Brief psychotic disorder
Rational: A brief psychotic event can be triggered by a very stressful or traumatic
event.
A nurse is evaluating a client for schizophrenia and asks the client about their
work, social, and home life. For which of the following reasons should the nurse
ask about these topics?
a. To gather information that assists in billing
b. To gather criteria to be included in the client's relapse prevention plan
c. To gather insight into the client's background in order to guide care
ATI SCHIZOPHRENIA SPECTRUM
DISORDERS AND PSYCHOSIS |LATEST
CERTIFIED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2026
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
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.
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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."
Rational: Although schizophrenia is a chronic mental health disorder, clients can
live a productive life with treatment and support. Like other chronic health
disorders, they may experience symptoms and require support or assistance.
A nurse is caring for a young adult client who experienced a traumatic event and
appears to be hallucinating. The client has no history of or evidence of risk factors
, 3|Page
for schizophrenia spectrum disorders and the client's toxicology screen is
negative. Which of the following diagnoses provides the best explanation of this
client's clinical manifestations?
a. Brief psychotic disorder
b. Delusional disorder
c. Late-onset schizophrenia
d. Shared psychotic disorder - correct-answer -a. Brief psychotic disorder
Rational: A brief psychotic event can be triggered by a very stressful or traumatic
event.
A nurse is evaluating a client for schizophrenia and asks the client about their
work, social, and home life. For which of the following reasons should the nurse
ask about these topics?
a. To gather information that assists in billing
b. To gather criteria to be included in the client's relapse prevention plan
c. To gather insight into the client's background in order to guide care
