ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client reports difficulty sleeping at night, which interferes with daily functioning. Which intervention should the nurse suggest to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Avoid beverages containing caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant that can interfere with sleep, making it difficult for the client to fall asleep at night. Taking sleep medication regularly (choice
B) may not address the root cause of the sleep difficulty and can lead to dependency. Watching television in bed (choice
C) can actually stimulate the brain and hinder relaxation before sleep. Advising the client to take several naps during the day (choice
D) can disrupt the sleep-wake cycle further.
Therefore, recommending the avoidance of caffeine-containing beverages is the most appropriate intervention to help the client improve their ability to sleep at night and function better during the day.
Question 2 of 5
A client with hypertension is being taught about the DASH diet. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is recommended for managing hypertension. Increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables is a key component of the DASH diet as these foods are rich in nutrients that can help lower blood pressure levels.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they go against the principles of the DASH diet, which focuses on reducing sodium intake, increasing potassium-rich foods, and consuming whole grains.
Question 3 of 5
During an abdominal assessment, what is the correct sequence of steps for a healthcare provider to follow?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: During an abdominal assessment, the correct sequence of steps is inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation. This sequence is followed to prevent altering bowel sounds. Inspection allows for visual observation, followed by auscultation to listen for bowel sounds without causing disturbance, percussion to assess for tympany or dullness, and finally palpation to feel for any abnormalities or tenderness.
Choice A is incorrect because palpation should come after percussion.
Choice B is incorrect as auscultation should be performed after inspection.
Choice C is incorrect because palpation should be the final step after percussion.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse avoided a romantic tie with Mr. Gary. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding romance is professional boundaries (
A) keeping limits, per ethics. Sensitivity (
B) culture, justice (
C) fairness, fidelity (
D) promises not boundary-specific. A fits the nurse's ethical distance, ensuring professionalism, making it correct.
Question 5 of 5
Culture media is sterilized by which of the following method?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sterilization of culture media is critical in microbiology to eliminate contaminants. Autoclaving (choice
A) uses moist heat under pressure (typically 121°C at 15 psi for 15-20 minutes) to kill bacteria, spores, and viruses, making it the gold standard for sterilizing liquid media like agar or broth. Boiling (choice
B) at 100°C can kill vegetative bacteria but not heat-resistant spores, rendering it inadequate for complete sterilization. Hot air oven (choice
C) employs dry heat (160-170°C for 2 hours) and is suitable for glassware, not liquid media, as it may evaporate or degrade nutrients. Ionizing radiation (choice
D) is effective for heat-sensitive materials (e.g., plastics), but it's less common for routine media preparation due to cost and equipment needs. Autoclaving is the correct answer (
A) because it ensures thorough sterilization of culture media, a process nurses and lab personnel rely on to maintain aseptic conditions for accurate diagnostic cultures.