ATI LPN
Introduction to Practical Nursing Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
During a community health fair, a former patient reports not smoking for 6 months since receiving the smoking cessation material while hospitalized. In which way should the nurse process this patient's report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Quitting smoking for 6 months post-intervention indicates a positive health impact , reflecting nursing's influence on wellness. It's not about socializing , hospital recovery , or role-modeling directly. Processing as A recognizes the material's effectiveness, aligning with health promotion goals, making it the appropriate interpretation.