ATI LPN
Introduction to Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
Peplau's most universal contribution to the practice of mental health nursing is the identification of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peplau's key contribution is defining anxiety levels , guiding therapeutic interactions in mental health nursing. Developmental analysis , environmental responses , and defense mechanisms are others' work or less central. Anxiety levels underpin her interpersonal theory, making it her universal impact.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse researches the Nurse Practice Act before completing a skill. Which body is responsible for enforcing this Act?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The State Board of Nursing enforces the Nurse Practice Act, ensuring compliance with scope and standards in each state. The County Health Department focuses on local health, not nursing regulation. The State Department of Health oversees broader health policy, not Act enforcement. The National League for Nursing advances education, not enforcement. The Board holds authority over licensure and discipline, making it the body responsible for upholding the Act's rules, critical for safe skill performance.
Question 3 of 5
A participant at a health career fair is interested in attending a diploma program for nursing. Which should be explained to this participant about the program?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diploma programs are hospital-based , historically training nurses without college degrees. College courses apply to baccalaureate programs, basic entry fits LPN/LVN, and 2-year college is for associate degrees. Explaining A clarifies the program's structure, distinguishing it from degree-based paths, making it the key point for the participant.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse notes that a patient's blood pressure has dropped. The patient is experiencing nausea, dizziness, and abdominal pain. Which characteristic does the nurse demonstrate when the healthcare provider is notified with the patient's condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the provider about a patient's deteriorating condition shows responsibility , ensuring timely intervention. Caring reflects empathy, honesty isn't primary here, and organized aids tracking, but responsibility encompasses acting on changes. Duty to monitor and report upholds safe care, making it the demonstrated trait.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working in a medical home would do which of the following as part of the job?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In a medical home model, the nurse's primary role is to coordinate interprofessional care , ensuring seamless collaboration among healthcare providers to meet patient needs holistically. Advocating with insurance may occur but isn't central to the model. Holding team meetings supports coordination but isn't the job's core. Out-of-network referrals contradict the model's focus on integrated care. Coordination aligns with the patient-centered, team-based approach of medical homes, enhancing outcomes through communication and planning, making it the best description of the nurse's role.