ATI LPN
ATI LPN nsp 130 Psychosocial Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Adolescents are at greater risk for committing suicide if they have------------------ problems.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mental health issues like depression or anxiety are the strongest suicide risk factors in adolescents, amplifying emotional distress more than family or social issues.
Question 2 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 3 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.
Extract:
Place a T in the answer area if you think the following statement is true; Place an F in the answer area if you think the following statement is false. (Do not type in the whole word 'true' or 'false')
Question 4 of 5
Although the nurse assists in obtaining informed consent for treatment such as ECT. the physician is responsible for providing information to the patient so that they can provide informed consent.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physicians are responsible for explaining ECT details to ensure informed consent, while nurses assist and verify understanding.
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Question 5 of 5
An adult female whose fiancé recently called off the wedding attempts suicide by taking an overdose of sleeping medication. Immediately after taking the medication, she calls friends and family to tell them what she has done. Her friends and family activate the emergency response system, and she is taken the emergency department and is admitted to a mental health facility for monitoring. She is exhibiting signs and symptoms most evident of which suicide motivational category?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calling others immediately after the attempt suggests a cry for help, indicating a desire for intervention rather than a firm intent to die, triggered by the recent breakup.