ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most common cause of blindness in India is :
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blindness in India has multiple causes, but cataracts dominate due to aging and limited surgical access. Cataracts (choice
A) cloud the lens, causing reversible blindness if treated, and account for over 60% of cases per surveys like the National Blindness Registry. Trachoma (choice
B), a bacterial infection, is less prevalent now due to improved sanitation. Refractive errors (choice
C), like myopia, are common but correctable with glasses, not a leading cause of permanent blindness. Vitamin A deficiency (choice
D) causes blindness in children (xerophthalmia) but is rarer in adults. A is correct, as cataracts' high incidence and treatability make them the top focus of public health efforts. Nurses assist in screening, preoperative care, and post-surgical follow-up, critical for reducing this preventable burden.
Question 2 of 5
In breech presentation denominator is :
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In obstetrics, the denominator is the fetal part defining presentation. In breech (buttocks down), the sacrum (choice
A) is the reference point, determining positions (e.g., sacroanterior). Femur (choice
B), shoulder (choice
C), or leg (choice
D) aren't denominators; legs vary in flexed/extended breech but don't define it. A is correct, per standard fetal positioning. Nurses monitor breech risks (e.g., cord prolapse), assist in version or cesarean planning, and support safe delivery.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a complication of splenectomy :
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Splenectomy removes the spleen, increasing risks. Cholecystitis (choice
A), appendicitis (choice
B), and gastritis (choice
D) aren't directly linked. Pancreatitis (choice
C) can occur, especially if surgery (e.g., for trauma) damages the pancreas, a nearby organ. C is correct, a known risk. Nurses monitor for abdominal pain, fever, and enzyme levels, managing this potential post-op issue.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is true about therapeutic relationship?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A therapeutic relationship (
A) aims to help the client physically and emotionally, focusing on their health needs, not friendship (
B), which blurs professional boundaries. Goals are collaborative, not solely nurse-set (
C), ensuring client involvement. It ends when help isn't needed (
D), maintaining professionalism. A reflects the nurse-client dynamic's purpose holistic care supported by nursing theory (e.g., Peplau), making it the true statement.
Question 5 of 5
Budek is working with a schizophrenic patient. He noticed that the client is agitated, pacing back and forth, restless and experiencing Anxiety +3 . Budek said 'You appear restless' What therapeutic technique did Budek used?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Budek uses making observation (
C), stating 'You appear restless' to reflect the client's behavior (pacing, agitation) at Anxiety +3 (severe). General leads (
A) prompt broad responses (e.g., 'Tell me more'). Clarification (
B) seeks explanation, not observation. Encouraging perception (
D) asks the client's view. Observation opens dialogue neutrally, per therapeutic communication, making C correct.