ATI LPN
ATI LPN nsp 130 Psychosocial Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Severe, prolonged depression affects a person's risk for physical illness by
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic depression increases physical illness risk through stress, immune suppression, and lifestyle impacts, significantly affecting cardiovascular and other systems.
Question 2 of 5
What is the therapeutic level range for lithium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The therapeutic range for lithium is 0.5-1.0 mEq/L, effective for mood stabilization in bipolar disorder while minimizing toxicity risks.
Question 3 of 5
Methods of suicide differ by gender. What is a preferred method of female suicide victims?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Women more often attempt suicide by overdose, a less lethal method compared to hanging or firearms, which are more common among men.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to a psychiatric unit for treatment of a psychotic disorder. The client is at the locked exit door and is shouting. 'Let me out! There's nothing wrong with me! I don't belong here!' The nurse identifies this behavior as which defense mechanism?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Denial involves refusing to accept the reality of illness or hospitalization, as seen in the client’s insistence of no problem, unlike regression, projection, or rationalization.
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 5 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.