ATI LPN
LPN ATI Mental Health Psychosocial Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What are the negative symptoms of psychosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negative symptoms of psychosis include anergia (lack of energy), flat affect (reduced emotional expression), and anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure). Illusions are perceptual, not negative, but A is closest to correct.
Question 2 of 5
The practical nurse (PN) is implementing solutions to provide care for a patient. The PN determines that the patient is still having an adverse reaction resulting in symptoms of and being cold. Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statement(s) by selecting from the lists of options provided.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Nausea (
A), dizziness (
B), fatigue (
C), and headache (
D) are common symptoms of adverse reactions that could accompany feeling cold, such as from medication side effects or systemic issues.
Question 3 of 5
Haldol 2 mg IM stat has been ordered for the agitated client. Haldol is available in 5 mg/ml. How many ml's will you administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Step 1 is to determine the amount of medication to administer. The order is for Haldol 2 mg IM stat. The available medication is Haldol 5 mg/ml.
To find out how many ml's to administer, you would divide the ordered dose by the available dose. So, 2 mg ÷ 5 mg/ml = 0.4 ml.
Question 4 of 5
Which medication side effect is irreversible if not detected early?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tardive Dyskinesia involves involuntary movements and can become irreversible if not addressed early, unlike the other reversible side effects.
Question 5 of 5
A confused older adult patient in a skilled nursing facility was asleep when unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) entered the room quietly and touched the bed to see if it was wet. The patient awakened and hit the UAP in the face. Which statement best explains the patient's action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient likely interpreted the UAP's behavior as potentially harmful. This is a common reaction in confused older adults, especially when awakened unexpectedly, leading to a defensive response out of fear or confusion.