ATI LPN
LPN ATI Mental Health Psychosocial Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When communicating with an angry patient, the nurse must first:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When communicating with an angry patient, the nurse must first listen actively. Active listening allows the nurse to identify the key issues and work through them methodically.
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 patient returned from a procedure after receiving general anesthesia and is aggressive and confused. The nurse knows that the patient is experiencing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A patient who returned from a procedure after receiving general anesthesia and is aggressive and confused is experiencing delirium. Delirium is a sudden, reversible state often triggered by factors like anesthesia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is using the Global Assessment of Function to assess her patient. Which is a 'favorable' range of functioning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 'favorable' range of functioning on the Global Assessment of Function scale is 91 to 100. This range indicates superior functioning in a wide range of activities.
Question 5 of 5
A recently widowed client is experiencing memory loss, insomnia, loss of appetite, and irritability over the last few months. Which data should the nurse obtain when assessing this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suicidal ideations are a critical concern in individuals who have recently experienced a significant loss and are exhibiting symptoms of depression, such as memory loss, insomnia, loss of appetite, and irritability.