Practice Question
A nurse is assessing a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a sexual assault. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Increasing feelings of anger.
Rationale:
🟡 PTSD often includes symptoms of hyperarousal, such as irritability, anger outbursts, and exaggerated startle response.
🟡 Anger may be triggered by perceived threats or reminders of the traumatic event.
🟡 This reaction is part of the body’s prolonged stress response following trauma.
🟡 The nurse should assess for safety risks due to increased aggression or self-harm potential.
🟡 Recognizing this behavior helps inform treatment planning and crisis prevention.
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Answer Choices:
A. "That's a hurtful thing to say."
B. "Tell me more about that."
C. "Well, that's your opinion."
D. "Why would you say such a thing?".
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Answer Choices:
A. Currently pregnant.
B. Schizophrenia.
C. Alcohol use disorder.
D. Substance use disorder.
E. Currently married.
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Answer Choices:
A. Personality Disorder.
B. Depression.
C. Breathing-related sleep disorder.
D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
E. Schizophrenia.
F. Anxiety.
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Answer Choices:
A. "Do not eat aged cheeses while taking this medication."
B. "This medication may increase your blood pressure."
C. "Use a reliable form of contraception while taking this medication."
D. "If a dose is missed, double the next dose of medication."
A nurse is discussing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the underlying reason clients with OCD perform ritualistic behaviors?
Answer Choices:
A. "The ritualistic behavior temporarily relieves anxiety."
B. "The ritualistic behavior provides sexual satisfaction."
C. "The client performs ritualistic behavior to decrease feelings of shame."
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4