Introduction to Practical Nursing

ATI LPN · Introduction to Practical Nursing

Question 1 of 20

In the provision of care and the establishment of the therapeutic relationship, the nurse must first:

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Question 2 of 20

A nurse admits an older adult from a home environment. The client lives with an adult son and daughter-in-law. The client has urine burns on the skin, no dentures, and several pressure injuries. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Question 3 of 20

As a Hispanic client nears death, the spouse begins to weep and call out loudly at the bedside, the nurse responds by:

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ATI LPN · Introduction to Practical Nursing

Question 4 of 20

Which defense mechanism describes a return to bed-wetting behavior in an older sibling when another child is born?

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Question 5 of 20

What is Walking Meditation?

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Question 6 of 20

A young woman who has just started college is 6 weeks into the semester and has several tests and assignments due in approximately 3 days. She has developed a sore throat and fever. The development of illness is related to:

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Question 7 of 20

The diploma nurse applied to a program to earn a baccalaureate degree before applying to a Master of Science Degree in Nursing program. Which career track is this nurse following?

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Question 8 of 20

What factor best predicts a nurse's willingness to employ critical thinking?

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Question 9 of 20

A nurse caring for an older client on a medical-surgical unit notices the client reports frequent constipation and only wants to eat softer foods such as rice, bread, and puddings. What assessment would the nurse perform first?

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Question 10 of 20

The nurse reviewed the state nurse practice act with a new colleague. Which statement indicates that the new nurse understands the role and function of this act?

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Question 11 of 20

A client who has been diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica has muscle pain and weakness and has curtailed physical and social activities to accommodate her condition. She tells the nurse, 'I cannot do anything. I have to depend on other people to help me. I do not enjoy much of anything anymore; even food does not taste good, I cannot see that my situation will change, so I feel pretty hopeless.' The priority action the nurse should take is to:

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Question 12 of 20

During a community health fair, a former patient reports not smoking for 6 months since receiving the smoking cessation material while hospitalized. In which way should the nurse process this patient's report?

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Question 13 of 20

The nurse Practitioner orders: Sertraline (Zoloft) 150 milligram by mouth once a day. Sertraline (Zoloft) 100 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets would you administer today?

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Question 14 of 20

A Native American client is admitted to an emergency department (ED) with an ulcerated toe secondary to uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. The client refuses to talk to a physician unless a shaman is present. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

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Question 15 of 20

A nurse caring for an older adult has provided education on high-fiber foods. Which menu selection by the client demonstrates a need for further review?

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Question 16 of 20

A nurse caring for an older client in the hospital is concerned the client is not competent to give consent for upcoming surgery. What action by the nurse is best?

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Question 17 of 20

A client has had a total knee replacement and will need assistance for several weeks after discharge. She tells the nurse caring for her 'I do not intend to assume the Ã¢â‚¬Ëœsick role.' The nurse knows the client is objecting to:

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Question 18 of 20

The nursing instructor reviews the importance of joining a professional organization with a group of students. For which student comment should the instructor provide more information?

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Question 19 of 20

Which of the following is true about a therapeutic relationship?

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Question 20 of 20

Once the nurse has considered all possible collaborative and client problems, what action does the nurse take next?

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