ATI LPN
Introduction to Nursing Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A high school graduate plans to attend a One Plus One Program. How should this student explain the program to her friends?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The One Plus One Program trains students as LPNs in year one, then adds a year for RN preparation , often while working. Applying to baccalaureate or associate degrees involves different tracks (PN to BSN or ADN), and MSN requires a BSN first. D accurately describes the program's ladder, making it the correct explanation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse provides care and meets the needs of a patient until the patient is able to resume self-care. Which nursing theory is this nurse implementing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Virginia Henderson's theory defines nursing as assisting patients with 14 basic needs until self-care resumes. Levine focuses on conservation, Johnson on behavioral balance, and Neuman on systems. Henderson's patient-centered approach matches this care model, emphasizing independence, making it the implemented theory.