ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals of Nursing Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
Represents inner feeling that a person do not like talking about.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Covert communication (
B) represents inner feelings not openly shared, per psychology subtle or hidden cues. Overt (
A) is explicit, verbal (
C) spoken, nonverbal (
D) observable. B fits unexpressed emotions, making it correct.
Question 2 of 5
Nursing has a code of ethics that registered nurses follow and:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nursing's code of ethics, like the ANA's, defines principles autonomy, beneficence, justice, nonmaleficence guiding how nurses deliver care. It shapes professional conduct, ensuring respect for patient rights, dignity, and needs (e.g., informed consent). Improving self-health care applies to nurses personally but isn't the code's focus, which prioritizes clients. Ensuring identical care misinterprets ethics; it promotes fairness, not uniformity, as care varies by patient. Protecting clients from harm is an outcome of ethical practice (nonmaleficence), but the code's broader purpose is defining care principles, not just safety. These principles provide a moral framework, enabling nurses to navigate complex decisions, uphold trust, and maintain professionalism, making this the most comprehensive description of the code's role.
Question 3 of 5
A client receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer has an order for Zofran (ondansetron) 8mg PO to be given 30 minutes before induction of the chemotherapy. The purpose of the medication is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Zofran (ondansetron), a 5-HT3 antagonist, prevents nausea pre-chemotherapy for breast cancer, blocking serotonin-mediated vomiting a standard antiemetic strategy. It doesn't affect anemia, relaxation, or neutrophils. Nurses time it 30 minutes prior for peak effect, ensuring comfort during treatment, critical for adherence and quality of life.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse provides education during the discharge of a client who has a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Which priority statement does the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For a client with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic condition causing neurological disability, discharge teaching prioritizes safety and adaptation. Scheduling an occupational therapist for a home safety assessment (
A) is the priority statement, addressing risks like falls due to weakness or spasticity, common in MS. Daily exercise (
B) benefits mobility but isn't the top concern without context of ability. Incontinence products (
C) manage symptoms but don't prevent harm. Social support (
D) aids emotionally but lacks immediacy. A is chosen for its proactive safety focus.
Rationale: MS often impairs coordination and strength; a tailored home assessment reduces injury risk, aligning with nursing's emphasis on prevention and independence, critical for long-term management over symptomatic relief or support alone.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse taught Mr. Gary how to manage his diabetes. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Teaching diabetes management is patient education (
A) knowledge for self-care, per definition. Promotion (
B) broader, tertiary (
C) advanced, informatics (
D) tech not teaching-specific. A fits education's role, making it correct.