ATI LPN
Introduction to Practical Nursing Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
What factor best predicts a nurse's willingness to employ critical thinking?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Knowledge best predicts a nurse's willingness to employ critical thinking, as it provides the foundation for analyzing, synthesizing, and applying information effectively. Caring motivates but doesn't ensure critical thinking. Presence aids engagement, not reasoning. Skills enable execution, but without knowledge, critical thinking lacks depth. A nurse with strong knowledge is more likely to question, evaluate, and innovate, per nursing education models, making B the strongest predictor of willingness.
Question 3 of 5
Once the nurse has considered all possible collaborative and client problems, what action does the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After identifying problems, the nurse prioritizes hypotheses to focus on the most urgent or impactful issues, per Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model. Acting on cues is premature without prioritization. Outcomes follow prioritization, and solutions come after. Prioritizing ensures efficient, targeted care, weighing severity and resources, making it the next logical step.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse caring for an older client in the hospital is concerned the client is not competent to give consent for upcoming surgery. What action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If competency is in doubt, discussing concerns with the healthcare team ensures a collaborative, ethical approach to assess capacity and determine next steps, per legal and hospital protocols. Calling APS is premature without evidence of abuse. Blocking consent oversteps the nurse's role without team input. Family consent requires legal guardianship, not assumed. Team discussion protects the client's rights while addressing competency, making it the best action.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse caring for an older adult has provided education on high-fiber foods. Which menu selection by the client demonstrates a need for further review?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Older adults need 35-50g of fiber daily, per the document. White rice is low-fiber, unlike barley , beans , and whole-wheat bread , indicating a need for more education. Selecting C shows misunderstanding, as fiber prevents constipation a common issue making it the choice requiring review.