ATI LPN
ATI LPN nsp 130 Psychosocial Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with whom he has developed a therapeutic relationship and who will be discharged later in the day. The client than the nurse for his help during the hospitalization. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about discharge feelings acknowledges gratitude and explores concerns, maintaining a therapeutic focus, unlike assuming outcomes or personal follow-ups.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to change the dressing on the lower leg of an older adult client who is in a wheelchair, and has a history of maladaptive coping skills. The client begins swearing at and verbally abusing the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaving temporarily de-escalates the situation, giving the client time to calm down while maintaining safety. Restraints, explaining, or seclusion could escalate agitation or be inappropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse encounters a client crying in her room. Upon talking to the client, it is discovered that she is upset because a new nursing assistant made her go out for a walk with the group even though the client informed her that she waits for her daughter to go for her walk. This is a potential violation of which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Forcing the client to walk disregards her preference, violating autonomy, which prioritizes self-determination over assumed benefits.
Question 4 of 5
A 14-year-old survivor of a school shooting screams and dives under a table when firecrackers go off. What does this behavior represent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The reaction to firecrackers as a trauma trigger indicates PTSD, unlike OCD’s compulsions, vague disordered thinking, or specific phobias.
Question 5 of 5
Which are facts about suicide? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Depression is a major suicide risk factor, and giving away possessions signals intent. Discussing suicide is therapeutic, it affects all classes, and all threats are serious.