ATI LPN
Nursing Fundamental Physical Assessment LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse calculates the amount of an antibiotic for injection to be given to an infant. The amount of medication to be administered is 1.25mL. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dividing 1.25mL into two vastus lateralis injections (0.625mL each) suits infants, as their small muscles can't handle over 1mL dorsogluteal and ventrogluteal are riskier. Nurses split doses, ensuring safe absorption, key for pediatric medication delivery.
Question 2 of 5
Who postulated the WHOLISTIC concept that the totality is greater than sum of its parts?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Martha Rogers' Science of Unitary Human Beings (1970s) posits humans as wholes beyond parts e.g., dignity persists post-trauma. Unlike Roy's adaptation, Henderson's needs, or Johnson's behavior, Rogers' wholistic view shapes nursing's focus on indivisible patient worth, influencing holistic care philosophies.
Question 3 of 5
The difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure is termed as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulse pressure is systolic minus diastolic e.g., 120-80 = 40 mmHg reflecting arterial elasticity. Apical rate (heartbeats), cardiac rate (synonym), and pulse deficit (apex-radial gap) differ. Nurses calculate this e.g., in hypertension for cardiovascular assessment, per hemodynamic principles.
Question 4 of 5
An additional Vitamin C is required during all of the following periods except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Young adulthood doesn't typically require extra Vitamin C, unlike growth or stress periods.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following indicates that learning has been achieved?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Learning is achieved when Matuts exercises and diets (
A), showing behavior change, per Bloom's psychomotor domain. Repeating steps (
B) is recall, not application. 'I understand' (
C) lacks evidence, quiz score (
D) tests knowledge, not action. A proves application, making it correct.