ATI LPN
Introduction to Practical Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client who has been diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica has muscle pain and weakness and has curtailed physical and social activities to accommodate her condition. She tells the nurse, 'I cannot do anything. I have to depend on other people to help me. I do not enjoy much of anything anymore; even food does not taste good, I cannot see that my situation will change, so I feel pretty hopeless.' The priority action the nurse should take is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hopelessness, anhedonia, and dependency suggest depression , a priority due to suicide risk. Positivity dismisses feelings, exercise is secondary, and support follows assessment. Depression screening ensures safety, making it the priority action.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The diploma nurse applied to a program to earn a baccalaureate degree before applying to a Master of Science Degree in Nursing program. Which career track is this nurse following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse, starting with a diploma, pursues a BSN before an MSN, following the Diploma to BSN track . One Plus One is LPN to RN, PN to diploma isn't standard, and Diploma to AD targets an associate degree. D credits diploma education toward a BSN, a prerequisite for MSN, making it the career path.