ATI LPN
ATI LPN nsp 130 Psychosocial Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on the mental health unit is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and comes to the nurse's station at 0300 demanding to see the provider. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging distress and inviting dialogue validates the client’s feelings, helping to de-escalate and understand their needs, especially in a manic phase.
Question 2 of 5
Suicide is attempted three times more frequently by ------------------ but is more often successfully completed by-------------------------
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Statistics show that women attempt suicide more frequently than men, often due to higher rates of non-lethal methods like overdosing. However, men are more likely to complete suicide because they tend to use more lethal methods, such as firearms or hanging, leading to higher fatality rates.
Question 3 of 5
The majority of people function in a relatively healthy manner. What can most strongly diminish their functional capacity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic physical diseases significantly impair functional capacity by affecting physical and mental health, more than temporary crises or support system absence.
Question 4 of 5
The caregiver works with suicidal clients to establish therapeutic rapport. The focused communications and concerned actions encourage suicidal persons to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic rapport creates a safe space for clients to express their thoughts and feelings, aiding risk assessment and care planning. Making clients feel foolish or focusing solely on control or self-worth does not address immediate needs effectively.
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse preparing a patient for a scheduled appointment for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) remind the patient to do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ECT involves anesthesia, making driving unsafe post-treatment, so arranging transportation is essential. Visual disturbances or incontinence are not typical concerns.