ATI LPN
LPN ATI Mental Health Psychosocial Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client taking Risperdal complains of dry mouth and constipation. The nurse understands that these symptoms are caused by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anticholinergic reactions can cause a wide range of symptoms, including dry mouth and constipation. These are common side effects of many medications, including Risperdal.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is pacing the hall near the nurse's station, swearing loudly. What would be an appropriate initial intervention for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By expressing a desire to understand the patient's feelings, the nurse opens up a line of communication and shows empathy. This can help de-escalate the situation and make the patient feel heard and understood.
Question 3 of 5
When communicating with an angry patient, the nurse must first:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When communicating with an angry patient, the nurse must first listen actively. Active listening allows the nurse to identify the key issues and work through them methodically.
Question 4 of 5
A patient returned from a procedure after receiving general anesthesia and is aggressive and confused. The nurse knows that the patient is experiencing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A patient who returned from a procedure after receiving general anesthesia and is aggressive and confused is experiencing delirium. Delirium is a sudden, reversible state often triggered by factors like anesthesia.
Question 5 of 5
In communicating with the psychiatric patient, which nurse responses could obstruct effective communication with a client? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Telling the patient what they should do (
C) and offering false reassurance (
D) can obstruct effective communication by dismissing the patient's feelings or imposing the nurse's opinions, rather than fostering open dialogue.