ATI LPN
LPN ATI Mental Health Psychosocial Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
True or False: A person with severe depression may sleep excessively.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A person with severe depression may sleep excessively as a symptom of hypersomnia, which is common in severe cases.
Question 2 of 5
True or False: Lability is characterized by a rapid change in emotions.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lability is indeed characterized by rapid changes in emotions, often seen in certain mental health conditions.
Question 3 of 5
In a medical-surgical unit, the nurse is monitoring several patients. Which patient does the nurse identify as being at the highest risk for developing delirium?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An 80-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic respiratory failure, and urosepsis is at the highest risk for developing delirium due to advanced age and multiple severe comorbidities.
Question 4 of 5
In a psychiatric unit, how are bright colors in the client's environment often perceived?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bright colors in a psychiatric unit environment are often perceived as stimulating. They can enhance alertness and motivation in patients.
Question 5 of 5
A young client diagnosed with major depressive disorder recently had their engagement broken off by their fiancé, who claimed the client was too fat and ugly. During a one-on-one interaction with the nurse, the client says, 'My fiancé is really wonderful and is not to blame for calling off the engagement. I look awful and I'm not much good for anything.' What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse’s response, 'Tell me how you felt when your fiancé broke up with you,' is the most therapeutic because it encourages the client to express feelings, fostering a supportive environment.