ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following completely describes PULSUS PARADOXICUS?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulsus paradoxus is an exaggerated systolic drop (>10 mmHg) on inspiration e.g., in pericardial effusion due to heart compression. Other options misalign: increase (opposite), or positional pulse (unrelated). Nurses detect this e.g., via sphygmomanometer for cardiac emergencies, per pathophysiology.
Question 2 of 5
A framework for health assessment that evaluates the effects of stressors to the mind, body and environment in relation with the ability of the client to perform ADL.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gordon's Functional Health Patterns (1980s) assess stressors' impact on mind, body, and environment re: ADLs e.g., mobility post-stroke. Unlike head-to-toe (physical order), body systems (organ-based), or cephalocaudal (top-down), it's holistic, guiding nurses in comprehensive, function-focused care planning.
Question 3 of 5
Meningismus refers to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Meningismus is neck stiffness or other meningeal signs (e.g., Kernig's) without actual meningitis, often from subarachnoid blood or trauma.
Choice B reverses this, incorrect.
Choice C ties headache to meningitis progression, unrelated.
Choice D is false; it's not age-specific. A is correct, per medical definition. Nurses differentiate it from meningitis via LP, ensuring proper diagnosis and care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client receiving oxygen therapy via a non-rebreather mask. What should the nurse do to ensure the mask is functioning effectively?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inflating the reservoir bag prior to inhalation (
C) ensures a non-rebreather mask functions effectively, providing a high oxygen reserve (up to 95%) for each breath. Deflation (
A) limits oxygen. High flow (
B) isn't specific to function. Removing valves (
D) defeats the design. Proper bag inflation, per respiratory care, ensures maximal delivery.
Question 5 of 5
A client has a new diagnosis of renal calculi, and the nurse is teaching about dietary management. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is to decrease the intake of calcium-rich foods when managing renal calculi. Calcium can contribute to the formation of stones in the kidneys, so reducing its intake can help prevent the development of new calculi and manage existing ones.