ATI LPN
ATI LPN nsp 130 Psychosocial Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. When the nurse encourages the client to join an activity the client states, 'What's the use?' Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting with the client and exploring their reluctance shows empathy and opens a dialogue to understand their feelings, which is crucial for addressing depression. Accusing, convincing, or directing without engagement may dismiss their emotions.
Question 2 of 5
A 40-year-old patient cries and has a tantrum when the health care provider refuses to give her a prescription for diet pills. The nurse realizes that this is the use of which defense mechanism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crying and tantrums reflect regression to childlike behavior under stress, unlike projection, repression, or denial, which involve different coping mechanisms.
Question 3 of 5
Which client would be a candidate for Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ECT is effective for severe, treatment-resistant depression, offering rapid relief when other treatments fail, but requires careful evaluation for clients with tumors or heart conditions.
Question 4 of 5
Depression in the elderly is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depression is common in the elderly due to losses, health issues, and isolation, requiring active screening and treatment, not dismissal as rare or non-existent.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an effective communication technique that should be included in the teaching plan for the family members of a woman in whom Alzheimer's disease has been diagnosed recently?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using simple, familiar words and short sentences accommodates the cognitive decline in Alzheimer's, making communication clearer. Forcing sitting, changing key words, or over-relying on gestures may confuse or frustrate the client.