ATI LPN
Introduction to Nursing Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A supervisor observes inconsistency in a psychiatric and mental health nurse's behavior toward a client as unreasonably concerned, overly kind, or irrationally hostile. The best explanation is that the nurse is displaying:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Countertransference explains the nurse's inconsistent, emotionally charged behavior, reflecting personal feelings projected onto the client. Seductive behavior is specific and unindicated, empathic resonance is positive alignment, and transference is client-driven. Countertransference fits psychiatric nursing risks, requiring supervision, making it the best explanation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse planning to teach a client how to use Benson's relaxation techniques to treat hypertension is essentially teaching the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benson's technique shifts the body from sympathetic (stress) to parasympathetic (relaxation) mode , lowering BP via reduced heart rate and tension. Thought replacement is cognitive, not Benson's focus; biofeedback uses tech, unlike Benson; adrenaline contradicts relaxation. Option C fits its physiological mechanism, making it correct.
Question 3 of 5
Medication Calculation: The nurse practitioner prescribes: Trazodone 150 milligrams by mouth at bedtime for insomnia. Trazodone 25 milligrams is available. How many tablets would you administer at bedtime?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prescribed 150 mg ÷ 25 mg tablets = 6 tablets . Option A (2) is 50 mg, B (1) is 25 mg, C (1.5) is 37.5 mg all insufficient. Precision ensures sedation without overdose risk; 6 tablets match the dose, making it correct.
Question 4 of 5
The Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States had which purpose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Formed in 1897, the Nurses Associated Alumnae aimed to oversee training to protect patients from incompetent nurses , addressing unregulated practices of the time. Setting standards was the American Society of Superintendents' role, while keeping nurses updated on medical or educational information fell to the American Journal of Nursing. The Alumnae's focus was patient safety through training oversight, a critical step in professionalizing nursing. This purpose aligns with late 19th-century efforts to elevate care quality, distinguishing it from broader educational or informational roles, making C the correct historical purpose.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse reviews with a student the responsibilities of a student nurse. Which student statement indicates additional teaching is required?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Student nurses must check labs , note abnormalities , and monitor charts , then notify appropriate professionals of significant findings. Saying notification is outside scope is incorrect, indicating a need for teaching. This responsibility aligns with safe care coordination, even under supervision. Misunderstanding scope could delay interventions, risking patient harm, making it the statement requiring correction through further instruction.