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ATI LPN nsp 130 Psychosocial Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Theories that view depression as a group of learned responses are called theories.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Behavioral theories posit depression results from learned responses like helplessness, unlike social, biological, or psychoanalytical focuses on environment, physiology, or unconscious conflicts.
Question 2 of 5
A client is depressed and has attempted suicide tells the nurse, 'I should have died because I am totally worthless' which of $t$ responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflecting the client’s feelings validates their emotions and encourages further dialogue, essential for addressing suicidal thoughts. Dismissing, reassuring prematurely, or questioning defensively may alienate them.
Question 3 of 5
Alprazolam is classified as a medication in which of the following drug classes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine, which enhances GABA activity, producing sedative and anxiolytic effects. It is not used for hypertension, psychosis, or as a primary antidepressant.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse instructs a patient who has just been prescribed a protocol of fluoxetine HCI (Prozac) that the drug takes 2 to 4 ..................... to take effect.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, requires 2-4 weeks to build up in the system and improve depressive symptoms by enhancing serotonin levels.
Question 5 of 5
A young man with malaria spikes a temperature of $105 \mathrm{~F}\left(40.5^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right)$ and begins to hallucinate. How should the nurse assess this?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Delirium, triggered by acute illness like malaria and high fever, causes sudden hallucinations and confusion. Anxiety, dementia, or psychosis are less likely given the acute physical cause.