ATI LPN
LPN ATI Mental Health Psychosocial Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is pacing the hall near the nurse's station, swearing loudly. What would be an appropriate initial intervention for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By expressing a desire to understand the patient's feelings, the nurse opens up a line of communication and shows empathy. This can help de-escalate the situation and make the patient feel heard and understood.
Question 2 of 5
The night nurse reports that the client, who is hospitalized with major depressive disorder, has been unable to sleep until late at night. The client gets up, paces the hallway, wrings their hands, and appears teary. Which interventions should the nurse advocate to add to the care plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Arranging for the client to receive at least 20 minutes of natural sunlight each day can improve sleep patterns. Serving the client a glass of warm milk in the evening can promote comfort and relaxation to aid sleepiness. Suggesting that the client take a warm bath before going to bed can be a part of a relaxing activity before bedtime. Naps can disrupt sleep patterns, and exercise before bed can increase alertness.
Question 3 of 5
Haldol 2 mg IM stat has been ordered for the agitated client. Haldol is available in 5 mg/ml. How many ml's will you administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Step 1 is to determine the amount of medication to administer. The order is for Haldol 2 mg IM stat. The available medication is Haldol 5 mg/ml.
To find out how many ml's to administer, you would divide the ordered dose by the available dose. So, 2 mg ÷ 5 mg/ml = 0.4 ml.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is pacing the hall near the nurse's station, swearing loudly. What would be an appropriate initial intervention for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By expressing a desire to understand the patient's feelings, the nurse opens up a line of communication and shows empathy. This can help de-escalate the situation and make the patient feel heard and understood.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a sexual assault. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anger is a common and expected response to trauma like sexual assault, stemming from feelings of violation, betrayal, or injustice. Other options like excessive sleep or attachment are less universally indicative of PTSD.