ATI LPN
LPN ATI Mental Health Psychosocial Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient inquires why they need to attend therapy and can't just take their prescribed antidepressant medication. What would be the best explanation from the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This is the best explanation. Medications can help improve brain function by balancing neurotransmitters, which can alleviate symptoms of mental health conditions. Therapy, on the other hand, can help patients develop coping strategies, understand and change thought patterns, and implement behavioral changes, which can lead to more enduring improvements over time.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a history of suicidal ideation is under observation. When is the patient at the highest risk for self-harm?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Approximately 2 weeks after starting antidepressants, patients may gain energy to act on lingering suicidal thoughts as their mood lifts, marking a high-risk period.
Question 3 of 5
A client who just went through an upsetting divorce is threatening to commit suicide with a handgun. The client is voluntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which of the following nursing diagnoses has the highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Risk for suicide related to a highly lethal plan is the highest priority due to the immediate threat to life posed by the client’s plan and means (handgun).
Question 4 of 5
The practical nurse (PN) is implementing solutions to provide care for a patient. The PN determines that the patient is still having an adverse reaction resulting in symptoms of and being cold. Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statement(s) by selecting from the lists of options provided.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Nausea (
A), dizziness (
B), fatigue (
C), and headache (
D) are common symptoms of adverse reactions that could accompany feeling cold, such as from medication side effects or systemic issues.
Question 5 of 5
What expected outcomes should the nurse document for a client diagnosed with a depressive disorder? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: The absence of suicidal ideation, returning to work or school, expressing hopefulness, and sleeping 8 hours each night are positive outcomes indicating improvement in depressive symptoms.