ATI LPN
LPN ATI Mental Health Psychosocial Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and despair are expressed in a female client's every thought, movement, and activity. Her physical health has declined and she is often unable to eat. What is the client experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and despair expressed in every thought, movement, and activity, along with a decline in physical health and often being unable to eat, indicate that the client is experiencing severe depression.
Question 2 of 5
The home health aide reports to the practical nurse that the client has been trying to give away possessions. When the nurse asks the client about this behavior, the client says, 'With my spouse dead, there's no reason for me to go on.' What is the best priority response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a client expresses feelings of hopelessness and exhibits behaviors such as giving away possessions, it is crucial for the nurse to further explore these feelings. Asking the client to elaborate on their feelings allows the nurse to gather more information and assess the severity of the client's emotional state.
Question 3 of 5
A client who recently 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 nursing diagnosis. The client has a clear plan (using a handgun) and means (access to a handgun), indicating an immediate life-threatening risk.
Question 4 of 5
A patient returned from a procedure after receiving general anesthesia and is aggressive and confused. The nurse knows that the patient is experiencing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A patient who returned from a procedure after receiving general anesthesia and is aggressive and confused is experiencing delirium. Delirium is a sudden, reversible state often triggered by factors like anesthesia.
Question 5 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.