ATI LPN
Nursing Fundamentals Exam for LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
In a CLOSED system, which of the following is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A closed system, per systems theory, is isolated e.g., a candle dies under glass from no oxygen. Unlike open systems (Roy's humans), it blocks matter, energy, or information, a 'sole island.' Nurses contrast this with patients' open-system needs, like environmental adjustments, per theoretical models.
Question 2 of 5
An 8-year-old is admitted with drooling, muffled phonation, and a temperature of 102°F. The nurse should immediately notify the doctor because the child's symptoms are suggestive of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drooling, muffled voice, and fever in an 8-year-old suggest epiglottitis, a life-threatening airway emergency requiring immediate physician notification for intervention like intubation. Strep throat lacks drooling, laryngotracheobronchitis features a barky cough, and tonsillitis doesn't typically muffle speech. Nurses act swiftly, recognizing this triad as a red flag for rapid airway obstruction.
Question 3 of 5
The ability of the body to defend itself against scientific invading agents such as bacteria, toxin, viruses and foreign body
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Immunity is the body's defense mechanism against pathogens.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statement best describe clinical judgment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clinical judgment is reasoned decision-making (
B), per nursing e.g., assessing data. Not guessing (
A), not policy (
C), not request (
D) thought-based. B best defines judgment's analytical role, like Mr. Gary's care decisions, making it correct.
Question 5 of 5
The most important purpose of cleansing bed bath is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cleansing bed bath aims to clean, refresh, and comfort bedridden clients.