ATI LPN
Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
While caring for a patient, the nurse performs an intervention that is beyond the scope of practice. The nurse has violated the expectations of which regulatory body?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act governs scope of practice, setting legal boundaries for nursing actions. Performing an intervention beyond this violates the Act, risking patient safety and licensure. An Ethics Committee addresses moral dilemmas, not scope. The State Department of Health oversees public health, not individual practice limits. The National League for Nursing Education sets educational standards, not practice enforcement. The Act's violation is specific to exceeding defined roles, making it the regulatory body impacted.
Question 2 of 5
While providing medications, the nurse realizes that an incorrect dose was provided to a patient. Which characteristic does the nurse demonstrate when the error is reported to the manager?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting a medication error demonstrates honesty , admitting the mistake for accountability and patient safety. Caring involves empathy, not reporting. Organized tracks tasks, not errors. Responsible includes broader duties, but honesty specifically fits admitting fault. Transparency aligns with ethical nursing, ensuring correction, making it the characteristic shown.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse reviews a new medication prescribed for a patient and contacts the pharmacy to ask questions about the prescribed dose and route. Which behavior did the nurse demonstrate in this situation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Questioning a prescription ensures safety , preventing harm from errors. Quality evaluates care broadly, teamwork involves group dynamics, and collaboration implies joint effort, but safety specifically fits verifying dose and route. This proactive step upholds patient protection, making it the demonstrated behavior.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
To demonstrate clinical reasoning skills, what action does the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clinical reasoning involves assessing and acting on patient needs, like delegating vital signs post-op to monitor stability. Lunch collaboration is social, not clinical. Documentation records, not reasons. Requesting medication is specific but less reasoning-focused than delegation. B shows prioritization and teamwork, key reasoning skills, making it the demonstration.