ATI LPN
Introduction to Practical Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse Practitioner orders: Sertraline (Zoloft) 150 milligram by mouth once a day. Sertraline (Zoloft) 100 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets would you administer today?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ordered 150 mg ÷ 100 mg tablets = 1.5 tablets . A (0.5) is 50 mg, B (2) is 200 mg, C (4) is 400 mg all incorrect. Accurate dosing ensures efficacy for depression/anxiety without toxicity, making it the answer.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 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.