ATI LPN
Introduction to Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should introduce information about the end of the nurse-patient relationship:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Per Peplau's theory, discussing termination a few sessions prior prepares the client, fostering closure and independence. At goal completion is too late, orientation too early, and ‘tolerance' vague. Preemptive notice reduces anxiety, aligns with therapeutic process, making it the best timing.
Question 2 of 5
When attempting to take the blood pressure of a client newly admitted to a hospice program, the client pushes the stethoscope away, loudly stating that nothing the nurse can do will help anyway, and asks the nurse to leave. The nurses response should be based on the knowledge that
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anger at dying often targets caregivers, per Kübler-Ross's grief stages. Reducing anger isn't priority, vitals matter in hospice , and switching nurses avoids the issue. Recognizing anger's source guides empathetic response, making it the basis.
Question 3 of 5
A client tells the nurse, 'My doctor thinks my problems with stress relates to the negative way I think about things, and he wants me to learn a new way of thinking.' Which response would be in keeping with the doctor's recommendations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The doctor suggests cognitive restructuring, addressed by reframing irrational thoughts , per Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Biofeedback , journaling , and imagery don't directly target thinking patterns. Option C aligns with changing negative cognition, reducing stress, making it the response.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse prepares a seminar on the history of nursing for a group of high school students. Who should the nurse identify as historical providers of care in addition to family members?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In ancient history, nursing care was primarily provided by family members and male priests, as societal roles often placed men in caregiving positions tied to religious or spiritual duties. The nurse should highlight male priests as historical providers, per the text's focus on pre-modern caregiving. Nurses and physicians emerged later as formalized roles in modern healthcare, not ancient times. Female priests were not typically involved, as religious caregiving was male-dominated in many cultures. This reflects historical context before Florence Nightingale's reforms, emphasizing male priests' role alongside families, making C the accurate choice for the seminar.