ATI LPN
Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse understands which information regarding patient-centered care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Patient-centered care is a competency where the client controls their care , per QSEN and nursing standards, emphasizing autonomy. A project is an initiative, not the definition. Purposeful care is broad, missing client control. Evidence-based practice supports, but isn't, patient-centeredness. A reflects the nurse's understanding of empowering clients, making it the correct information.
Question 2 of 5
An older adult client is in the hospital. The client is ambulatory and independent. What intervention by the nurse would be most helpful in preventing falls in this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For an independent, ambulatory older adult, keeping the bathroom light on at night reduces fall risk by aiding navigation in an unfamiliar hospital setting, per the document's feedback. A commode or toileting schedule isn't needed for independence. Side rails as restraints are inappropriate and risky. Lighting mitigates confusion and poor vision, common fall contributors in hospitalized elderly, making it the most helpful intervention.
Question 3 of 5
An older client had hip replacement surgery and the surgeon prescribed morphine sulfate for pain. The client is allergic to morphine and reports pain and muscle spasms. When the nurse calls the surgeon, which medication would he or she suggest in place of the morphine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Morphine allergy requires an alternative. Hydromorphone is a safe opioid for pain, per the document, unlike Beers-listed cyclobenzaprine (A, spasms), ketorolac (C, NSAID), and meperidine (D, risky in elderly). B addresses pain and spasms effectively, avoiding adverse effects, making it the suggested choice.
Question 4 of 5
An older adult is brought to the emergency department because of sudden onset of confusion. After the client is stabilized and comfortable, what assessment by the nurse is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden confusion often stems from new medications, per the document, making their assessment most important post-stabilization. Orthostatic hypotension , gait , and delirium screening are relevant but secondary without medication context. B identifies reversible causes like antibiotics, critical in the elderly, making it the priority.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working with older adults in the community plans programming to improve morale and emotional health in this population. What activity would best meet this goal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exercise to improve function , per the document, boosts morale and emotional health by maintaining independence, countering feelings of worthlessness. Financial planning , social events , and abuse prevention help but don't address ADLs' emotional link. A directly enhances life satisfaction, making it the best goal-meeting activity.