ATI LPN
LPN ATI Mental Health Psychosocial Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The night nurse reports that the client, who is hospitalized with major depressive disorder, has been unable to sleep until late at night. The client gets up, paces the hallway, wrings their hands, and appears teary. Which interventions should the nurse advocate to add to the care plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Arranging for the client to receive at least 20 minutes of natural sunlight each day can improve sleep patterns. Serving the client a glass of warm milk in the evening can promote comfort and relaxation to aid sleepiness. Suggesting that the client take a warm bath before going to bed can be a part of a relaxing activity before bedtime. Naps can disrupt sleep patterns, and exercise before bed can increase alertness.
Question 2 of 5
When communicating with an angry patient, the nurse must first:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When communicating with an angry patient, the nurse must first listen actively. Active listening allows the nurse to identify the key issues and work through them methodically.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a sexual assault. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anger is a common and expected response to trauma like sexual assault, stemming from feelings of violation, betrayal, or injustice. Other options like excessive sleep or attachment are less universally indicative of PTSD.
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
Prozac 30mg PO is ordered for a client. Prozac is available in 10 mg tablets. How many tablets will you administer?
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale:
Step 1 is to determine the number of tablets to administer. The order is for 30 mg and each tablet contains 10 mg. So, 30 mg ÷ 10 mg/tablet = 3 tablets.