ATI LPN
Introduction to Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a physiological response experienced during the exhaustion stage of general adaptation syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome, exhaustion follows resistance, depleting resources. Decreased immune response occurs as cortisol overproduction weakens immunity. Alertness and neuroendocrine activity mark earlier stages, while Alpha state is unrelated. Exhaustion's immune decline explains illness susceptibility, making it the correct response.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.