ATI LPN
LPN ATI Mental Health Psychosocial Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What are the goals of therapeutic communication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary goals of therapeutic communication are to focus on the client and to build a rapport. This involves understanding the client's needs, concerns, and emotions effectively, fostering trust and collaboration to improve patient outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and despair are expressed in a female client's every thought, movement, and activity. Her physical health has declined and she is often unable to eat. What is the client experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and despair expressed in every thought, movement, and activity, along with a decline in physical health and often being unable to eat, indicate that the client is experiencing severe depression.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing a community health education class about suicide prevention. Which of the following should the nurse identify as risk factors for suicide? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Schizophrenia (
B), alcohol use disorder (
C), substance use disorder (
D), and age greater than 65 (F) are significant risk factors for suicide due to their association with mental illness, impulsivity, and isolation. Pregnancy and marriage are generally protective factors.
Question 4 of 5
A client taking Risperdal complains of dry mouth and constipation. The nurse understands that these symptoms are caused by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anticholinergic reactions can cause a wide range of symptoms, including dry mouth and constipation. These are common side effects of many medications, including Risperdal.
Question 5 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.