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ATI LPN nsp 130 Psychosocial Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The majority of people function in a relatively healthy manner. What can most strongly diminish their functional capacity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic physical diseases significantly impair functional capacity by affecting physical and mental health, more than temporary crises or support system absence.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which of the following is an effective communication technique that should be included in the teaching plan for the family members of a woman in whom Alzheimer's disease has been diagnosed recently?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using simple, familiar words and short sentences accommodates the cognitive decline in Alzheimer's, making communication clearer. Forcing sitting, changing key words, or over-relying on gestures may confuse or frustrate the client.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse encounters a client crying in her room. Upon talking to the client, it is discovered that she is upset because a new nursing assistant made her go out for a walk with the group even though the client informed her that she waits for her daughter to go for her walk. This is a potential violation of which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Forcing the client to walk disregards her preference, violating autonomy, which prioritizes self-determination over assumed benefits.
Question 5 of 5
In the early 20th century, a frontal lobotomy was a common treatment for violent behaviors. Which descriptions procedure is accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A frontal lobotomy involved severing connections between the frontal lobes and the thalamus to alter behavior, often with severe side effects. Drilling holes relates to other procedures like those for hydrocephalus, electrical stimulation describes electroconvulsive therapy, and implants were not part of lobotomies.