ATI LPN
ATI LPN nsp 130 Psychosocial Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 weeks postpartum. The client tells the nurse, 'I feel really down and sad lately. I have no energy and I feel like I'm going to cry.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Screening for postpartum depression first assesses symptom severity, guiding appropriate interventions like counseling or medication, rather than assuming rest or treatment needs.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse tearfully confides to the head nurse that being assigned to care for eight patients is stressful and overwhelming. What demonstrates the use of a healthy coping mechanism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Delegating tasks appropriately manages workload effectively, unlike avoiding work, excessive listing, or shifting responsibilities unsustainably.
Question 4 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 5 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.