ATI LPN
ATI LPN nsp 130 Psychosocial Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What definition should the nurse use to clarify the concept of 'mental health'?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mental health involves coping with daily stresses, encompassing emotional and social well-being, beyond just attitude, physical tasks, or illness responses.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 weeks postpartum. The client tells the nurse, 'I feel really down and sad lately. I have no energy and I feel like I'm going to cry.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Screening for postpartum depression first assesses symptom severity, guiding appropriate interventions like counseling or medication, rather than assuming rest or treatment needs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who begins to have a panic attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staying with the client in a quiet place reduces stimuli and provides immediate reassurance, prioritizing safety during a panic attack.
Question 4 of 5
Suicide attempts by are more successful because one out of every two attempts results in death.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Older adults have higher suicide completion rates due to using more lethal methods and higher intent. Adolescents and young adults tend to use less fatal means, reducing success rates.
Question 5 of 5
Suicide is attempted three times more frequently by ------------------ but is more often successfully completed by-------------------------
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Statistics show that women attempt suicide more frequently than men, often due to higher rates of non-lethal methods like overdosing. However, men are more likely to complete suicide because they tend to use more lethal methods, such as firearms or hanging, leading to higher fatality rates.