ATI LPN
LPN ATI Mental Health Psychosocial Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In communicating with the psychiatric patient, which nurse responses could obstruct effective communication with a client? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Telling the patient what they should do (
C) and offering false reassurance (
D) can obstruct effective communication by dismissing the patient's feelings or imposing the nurse's opinions, rather than fostering open dialogue.
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
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.
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
A client reports to the nurse that her elderly mother has become increasingly angry and responds inappropriately to conversations within the past few months. She notes that her mother does not respond when the mother's back is turned. What is the best intervention for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The mother’s behavior of not responding when her back is turned and increasing anger could be signs of hearing loss. A hearing evaluation would help determine if this is the case and allow for appropriate interventions.