ATI LPN
ATI Fundamentals LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
When John has been given paracetamol, his fever was brought down dramatically from 40 degrees Celsius to 36.7 degrees in a matter of 10 minutes. The nurse would assess this event as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Paracetamol dropping fever from 40°C to 36.7°C in 10 minutes fully meets the goal of fever reduction e.g., normal range (36.6-38°
C) achieved. Partial or unmet goals imply residual fever; undesired criteria suggest side effects (none here). Nurses document this success, per outcome evaluation standards.
Question 2 of 5
After a day, Mr Gary's wife shouted at the nurse and said 'You're not doing your job right! My husband is dying because of you!' This is an example of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shouting 'You're not doing your job is anger (
B), per Kubler-Ross lashing out in grief. Denial (
A) rejects, bargaining (
C) pleads, depression (
D) withdraws. Anger targets others, fitting her outburst, making it correct.
Question 3 of 5
A client who experienced a traumatic brain injury has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 6 and is at risk for increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which position should the nurse maintain for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a GCS of 6 with ICP risk, semi-Fowler's at 30 degrees (
C) optimizes venous drainage, reducing ICP. Supine (
A) or prone (
B) increases pressure. High Fowler's (
D) may destabilize. C is correct.
Rationale: 30-degree elevation balances ICP reduction and perfusion, per neurocare standards, critical in severe brain injury.
Question 4 of 5
Mr. Gary relied on the nurse for honest care. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Relying on honest care is trust (
A) confidence in bond, per definition. Sympathy (
B) pity, literacy (
C) understanding, coordination (
D) organization not trust-specific. A fits Mr. Gary's faith in the nurse, making it correct.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following meal choices is suitable for a 6-month-old infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rice cereal, apple juice, and formula suit a 6-month-old, aligning with early solid introduction gluten-free, digestible, and safe, per pediatric guidelines. Egg whites risk allergies, whole milk isn't recommended before 1 year, and melba toast is a choking hazard. Nurses advise this menu to support growth, avoiding allergens or hard foods, ensuring nutritional balance for this developmental stage.