ATI LPN
LPN ATI Mental Health Psychosocial Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A patient admitted to the medical-surgical unit was recently weaned from a mechanical ventilator and an IV infusion of lorazepam. The patient has been alert and oriented for 24 hours but is now experiencing confusion. The practical nurse assists the registered nurse with the evaluation of new-onset confusion by assessing the patient's sense of place and time, difficulty focusing, short-term memory loss, and increased lethargy. What condition does the practical nurse suspect in this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delirium is a sudden onset of confusion that can be caused by a variety of factors, including withdrawal from certain medications like lorazepam. Symptoms can include disorientation, difficulty focusing, short-term memory loss, and increased lethargy. Psychosis involves hallucinations or delusions, dementia is chronic, and amnesia primarily affects memory without sudden onset.