ATI LPN
Introduction to Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse researches the Nurse Practice Act before completing a skill. Which body is responsible for enforcing this Act?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The State Board of Nursing enforces the Nurse Practice Act, ensuring compliance with scope and standards in each state. The County Health Department focuses on local health, not nursing regulation. The State Department of Health oversees broader health policy, not Act enforcement. The National League for Nursing advances education, not enforcement. The Board holds authority over licensure and discipline, making it the body responsible for upholding the Act's rules, critical for safe skill performance.
Question 5 of 5
A participant at a health career fair is interested in attending a diploma program for nursing. Which should be explained to this participant about the program?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diploma programs are hospital-based , historically training nurses without college degrees. College courses apply to baccalaureate programs, basic entry fits LPN/LVN, and 2-year college is for associate degrees. Explaining A clarifies the program's structure, distinguishing it from degree-based paths, making it the key point for the participant.