ATI LPN
Introduction to Practical Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client has had a total knee replacement and will need assistance for several weeks after discharge. She tells the nurse caring for her 'I do not intend to assume the ‘sick role.' The nurse knows the client is objecting to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 'sick role' (Parsons) implies dependency and exemption from normal roles. The client resists losing independence , not financial duty , defense mechanisms , or care coordination . Her statement reflects autonomy, making C the objection.
Question 2 of 5
As a Hispanic client nears death, the spouse begins to weep and call out loudly at the bedside, the nurse responds by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cultural norms may include expressive grief. Quiet presence respects this, offering support without judgment. Explaining peace or controlling reaction dismisses her process; removing her isolates her. Sitting with her aligns with compassionate care, making it the response.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse Practitioner orders: Sertraline (Zoloft) 150 milligram by mouth once a day. Sertraline (Zoloft) 100 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets would you administer today?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ordered 150 mg ÷ 100 mg tablets = 1.5 tablets . A (0.5) is 50 mg, B (2) is 200 mg, C (4) is 400 mg all incorrect. Accurate dosing ensures efficacy for depression/anxiety without toxicity, making it the answer.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reviewed the state nurse practice act with a new colleague. Which statement indicates that the new nurse understands the role and function of this act?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act defines the scope of practice for each nursing level based on education , a core function ensuring legal and safe practice. It varies by state (A is false), specifies supervision (B is false LPNs work under RNs or physicians), and is enforced by state boards, not the ANA (C is false). Understanding scope shows the new nurse grasps the Act's role in delineating responsibilities, protecting patients, and guiding licensure, making it the statement reflecting comprehension.
Question 5 of 5
The nursing instructor reviews the importance of joining a professional organization with a group of students. For which student comment should the instructor provide more information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Professional organizations amplify nurses' voices , model professionalism , and offer leadership roles , but they enhance, not limit, influence on laws and policies (B is false). This misconception suggests the student misunderstands their advocacy role, requiring clarification. Organizations like the ANA empower policy impact, contradicting B, making it the comment needing more information to align with their true purpose.