ATI LPN
ATI LPN nsp 130 Psychosocial Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A 40-year-old patient cries and has a tantrum when the health care provider refuses to give her a prescription for diet pills. The nurse realizes that this is the use of which defense mechanism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crying and tantrums reflect regression to childlike behavior under stress, unlike projection, repression, or denial, which involve different coping mechanisms.
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
When practicing therapeutic communication with a client, the nurse demonstrates which of the following listening skills?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Minimizing distractions by adjusting the environment enhances active listening, ensuring focus on the client’s message, unlike avoiding clarification or finishing sentences.
Question 5 of 5
Suicide attempts by are more successful because one out of every two attempts results in death.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Older adults have higher suicide completion rates due to using more lethal methods and higher intent. Adolescents and young adults tend to use less fatal means, reducing success rates.