ATI LPN
ATI LPN nsp 130 Psychosocial Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the development of a community health education class about suicide prevention. Which of the following information should th nurse identify as risk factors for suicide? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Schizophrenia, substance use, and older age increase suicide risk due to mental health challenges and impulsivity, unlike marriage or female gender, which are less predictive.
Question 2 of 5
The goal of treatment during the first phase of depression is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The initial phase focuses on alleviating acute depressive symptoms like sadness or sleep issues to stabilize the client, before adjusting medications or planning long-term care.
Question 3 of 5
What is the purpose of using risperidone in psychiatric treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic, is primarily used to manage schizophrenia symptoms like hallucinations and delusions by modulating dopamine and serotonin. It is not a first-line treatment for anxiety, ADHD, or depression, though it may be used off-label in specific cases.
Question 4 of 5
A client frequently wanders around the unit, and the staff frequently needs to reorient the client to the environment and remind her not to walk into the rooms of other clients on the unit. Due to short staffing the decision is made to use a restraint device to prevent this from occurring. This action may constitute
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using restraints without exploring less restrictive options may unjustly limit freedom, constituting false imprisonment, not assault, negligence, or defamation.
Question 5 of 5
For the past 3 weeks, the nurse has observed a patient interacting with staff and other patients, helping decorate the dining room for a party, and leading th singing in the activity room. Today, the patient tearfully refuses to dress or get out of bed. The nurse recognizes these behaviors as evidence of which psychiatric disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The shift from high energy to sudden withdrawal suggests bipolar disorder’s mood swings, with manic and depressive phases, unlike consistent depression or psychosis.