ATI LPN
Introduction to Practical Nursing Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.