ATI LPN
HESI LPN Fundamentals Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is TRUE about temperature?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Highest temperature occurs late day, 8 P.M.-midnight (
A), per circadian rhythm. Lowest is early morning, not noon (
B). Thyroxin increases temperature (
C), elderly risk hypothermia, not hyperthermia (
D). A aligns with biology, making it correct.
Question 2 of 5
A client with Alzheimer's disease has been prescribed Aricept (donepezil). Which statement is true regarding the action of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aricept (donepezil) increases brain acetylcholine by inhibiting cholinesterase, enhancing cognition in Alzheimer's disease a primary mechanism for symptom management, not cure. It doesn't prevent progression, reverse memory loss, or target depression directly. Nurses explain this action, setting realistic expectations, aiding families in understanding its role in slowing cognitive decline temporarily.
Question 3 of 5
They put girls clothes on male infants to drive evil forces away
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ancient Chinese dressed male infants in girls' clothes to confuse demons, believing males attracted evil spirits e.g., during infancy rites. Unlike Egyptian, Indian, or Babylonian customs, this reflects spiritual protection beliefs, offering historical insight into cultural health practices relevant to nursing's cultural competence.
Question 4 of 5
You are a student nurse working as a part-time or temporary nursing assistant in a nursing home. The nurse on duty asks you to insert a nasogastric tube in a patient. You have recently passed an examination on putting in a nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions is best on your part?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: As a student nurse working as a nursing assistant, refusing to insert a nasogastric tube is the best action because it exceeds your legal scope of practice. Nursing assistants, even with training, are not authorized to perform invasive procedures like NG tube insertion, which requires a licensed nurse's skill and accountability. Doing it, even with supervision, risks legal and safety violations, as your role is limited to basic care. Consulting an instructor delays action and doesn't resolve the legal issue. Informing the nurse of your limitation upholds professional boundaries, protects the patient from potential harm due to inexperience, and ensures compliance with regulations, prioritizing safety and legality over task completion.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse escalated Mr. Gary's issue to a supervisor. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Escalating to supervisor is chain of command (
A) structured line, per definition. Reporting (
B) events, literacy (
C) understanding, advocacy (
D) rights not hierarchy-specific. A fits the nurse's use for Mr. Gary's issue, making it correct.