Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice

ATI LPN · Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice

Question 1 of 20

A nurse assigned to a client with a terminal illness appears increasingly reluctant to spend time with the client, rushing through routine assessments and speaking to the client in short, quick sentences. The nursing supervisor suspects that the nurse is experiencing

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Question 2 of 20

When the preoperative client tells the nurse that he cannot sleep because he keeps thinking about the surgery, an appropriate reflection of the statement by the nurse is:

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ATI LPN · Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice

Question 3 of 20

A 34 year old single male client has very few close friends and relatives. He was very dependent on his mother before her death, although he often complained about her intrusiveness. What statement best describes his risk for problems in resolving his grief?

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Question 4 of 20

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?

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ATI LPN · Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice

Question 5 of 20

Clients reactions of intense hostility or dependence toward the nurse are common forms of:

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Question 6 of 20

Which client would the nurse assess as having ineffective coping skills?

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Question 7 of 20

The nurse understands which information regarding patient-centered care?

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Question 8 of 20

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?

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Question 9 of 20

Which of the following statements, made by a senior citizen who has taken a class on stress reduction, would indicate to the nurse the need for further instruction?

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ATI LPN · Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice

Question 10 of 20

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?

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ATI LPN · Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice

Question 11 of 20

Trust may develop in the nurse/client relationship when the nurse:

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Question 12 of 20

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?

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ATI LPN · Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice

Question 13 of 20

To demonstrate clinical reasoning skills, what action does the nurse take?

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Question 14 of 20

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?

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Question 15 of 20

A client hospitalized after a myocardial infarction is restlessly moving about in bed. The client's pulse, blood pressure, and respiratory rate are elevated. In a shaky voice, the client tells the nurse 'I think I am going to die. The pain is gone, but it could come back anytime. Where is the doctor? Why isn't the doctor here with me?' The nurse should analyze this behavior as suggesting the nursing diagnosis of

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Question 16 of 20

A client is prescribed Remeron (Mirtazapine) 7.5 milligrams by mouth at bedtime. Remeron (Mirtazapine) 15 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets do you administer to the client by mouth at bedtime?

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Question 17 of 20

A client comes to the emergency department after a car accident in a severe state of anxiety. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention at this time?

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Question 18 of 20

A student nurse is learning about nursing history. Which statement should the student use to describe Lillian Wald?

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Question 19 of 20

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?

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Question 20 of 20

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?

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