ATI LPN
ATI LPN nsp 130 Psychosocial Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who begins to have a panic attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staying with the client in a quiet place reduces stimuli and provides immediate reassurance, prioritizing safety during a panic attack.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse has a patient who is taking lithium. What should be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regular lithium blood level checks are critical due to its narrow therapeutic range, ensuring efficacy and preventing toxicity, unlike dietary restrictions or routine BP monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when developing a relationship with the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Setting boundaries maintains a professional therapeutic relationship, ensuring trust and focus on the client’s needs. Sharing personal information, comparing to others, or emotional over-involvement can blur boundaries.
Question 4 of 5
A married couple is seeking counseling for domestic abuse issues. The husband states that he can't control his anger when his wife co the assault cycle, the wife's behavior in this situation is the stage known as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the assault cycle, the wife’s behavior acts as a trigger, escalating the husband’s anger, initiating the cycle leading to potential abuse.
Question 5 of 5
What is the primary focus of mental health promotion programs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mental health promotion programs aim to enhance resilience and well-being through education and resources, not to treat illness or increase risk, which are contrary to their goals.