ATI LPN
ATI LPN nsp 130 Psychosocial Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Alprazolam is classified as a medication in which of the following drug classes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine, which enhances GABA activity, producing sedative and anxiolytic effects. It is not used for hypertension, psychosis, or as a primary antidepressant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when developing a relationship with the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Setting boundaries maintains a professional therapeutic relationship, ensuring trust and focus on the client’s needs. Sharing personal information, comparing to others, or emotional over-involvement can blur boundaries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of dementia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dementia involves progressive, often irreversible cognitive decline, unlike delirium’s sudden onset or environmental causes. Consciousness remains intact in dementia, focusing on memory and reasoning deficits.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who begins to have a panic attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staying with the client in a quiet place reduces stimuli and provides immediate reassurance, prioritizing safety during a panic attack.
Question 5 of 5
Depression in the elderly is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depression is common in the elderly due to losses, health issues, and isolation, requiring active screening and treatment, not dismissal as rare or non-existent.