ATI COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OB/PEDS EXAM 2026
UPDATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)? - ANS-Severe emotional/behavioral
symptoms that occur during the luteal phase, improving around the beginning of menses.
What are common findings of Postpartum Depression? - ANS-Persistent sadness, loss of
interest, fatigue, sleep disturbance, feelings of guilt/worthlessness, difficulty bonding with
infant, possible suicidal thoughts.
What distinguishes Postpartum Psychosis from Postpartum Depression? - ANS-Postpartum
Psychosis includes delusions, hallucinations, severe confusion, and possible harm.
What is the priority for a patient experiencing Postpartum Psychosis? - ANS-Protect the patient
and infant; do NOT leave the patient alone with the infant.
What are the nursing priorities for a patient with Bipolar I with acute mania? - ANS-Safety,
reduce stimulation, prevent exhaustion, provide nutrition/fluids, set firm limits, use concise
communication.
What are high-yield suicide risk factors? - ANS-Previous suicide attempt, current suicidal
thoughts, specific plan, access to lethal means, substance use, depression, psychosis, recent
loss, social isolation.
What is the prevalence of Bipolar Disorder in U.S. adults? - ANS-2.8% of U.S. adults have
bipolar disorder in a given year.
, What should you ask a patient who says, 'I'm suicidal'? - ANS-Ask directly if they have a plan to
harm themselves and assess the specifics of the plan.
What does the CDC report about suicide statistics in 2023? - ANS-There were 49,316 suicide
deaths in the U.S., approximately one death every 11 minutes.
Which racial/ethnic group has the highest suicide rate? - ANS-Non-Hispanic American
Indian/Alaska Native people.
What is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)? - ANS-A treatment that intentionally produces a brief,
controlled seizure, often used for severe depression.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? - ANS-A noninvasive psychotherapy that helps
clients identify negative thoughts, challenge distorted thinking, and develop healthier
behaviors.
What promotes connectedness after a suicide? - ANS-Establishing a support group and fostering
social support, belonging, communication, and community connection.
What does the SAD PERSONS mnemonic stand for? - ANS-Sex, Age, Depression, Previous suicide
attempt, Ethanol/drug use, Rational thinking loss, Social supports lacking, Organized plan, No
spouse, Sickness.
What is the SAFE-T tool used for? - ANS-A suicide assessment tool that identifies risk factors,
protective factors, conducts a suicide inquiry, and determines risk level/intervention.
What items should NOT be left with a suicidal client? - ANS-Belts, shoelaces, cords, razors, sharp
objects, glass, medications.
UPDATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)? - ANS-Severe emotional/behavioral
symptoms that occur during the luteal phase, improving around the beginning of menses.
What are common findings of Postpartum Depression? - ANS-Persistent sadness, loss of
interest, fatigue, sleep disturbance, feelings of guilt/worthlessness, difficulty bonding with
infant, possible suicidal thoughts.
What distinguishes Postpartum Psychosis from Postpartum Depression? - ANS-Postpartum
Psychosis includes delusions, hallucinations, severe confusion, and possible harm.
What is the priority for a patient experiencing Postpartum Psychosis? - ANS-Protect the patient
and infant; do NOT leave the patient alone with the infant.
What are the nursing priorities for a patient with Bipolar I with acute mania? - ANS-Safety,
reduce stimulation, prevent exhaustion, provide nutrition/fluids, set firm limits, use concise
communication.
What are high-yield suicide risk factors? - ANS-Previous suicide attempt, current suicidal
thoughts, specific plan, access to lethal means, substance use, depression, psychosis, recent
loss, social isolation.
What is the prevalence of Bipolar Disorder in U.S. adults? - ANS-2.8% of U.S. adults have
bipolar disorder in a given year.
, What should you ask a patient who says, 'I'm suicidal'? - ANS-Ask directly if they have a plan to
harm themselves and assess the specifics of the plan.
What does the CDC report about suicide statistics in 2023? - ANS-There were 49,316 suicide
deaths in the U.S., approximately one death every 11 minutes.
Which racial/ethnic group has the highest suicide rate? - ANS-Non-Hispanic American
Indian/Alaska Native people.
What is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)? - ANS-A treatment that intentionally produces a brief,
controlled seizure, often used for severe depression.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? - ANS-A noninvasive psychotherapy that helps
clients identify negative thoughts, challenge distorted thinking, and develop healthier
behaviors.
What promotes connectedness after a suicide? - ANS-Establishing a support group and fostering
social support, belonging, communication, and community connection.
What does the SAD PERSONS mnemonic stand for? - ANS-Sex, Age, Depression, Previous suicide
attempt, Ethanol/drug use, Rational thinking loss, Social supports lacking, Organized plan, No
spouse, Sickness.
What is the SAFE-T tool used for? - ANS-A suicide assessment tool that identifies risk factors,
protective factors, conducts a suicide inquiry, and determines risk level/intervention.
What items should NOT be left with a suicidal client? - ANS-Belts, shoelaces, cords, razors, sharp
objects, glass, medications.
