ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with a traumatic brain injury is receiving mannitol. The nurse should monitor for which adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, can cause hypotension (A) from fluid shifts and diuresis. Hyperkalemia (B), hyperglycemia (C), or bradycardia (D) are less common. A is correct. Rationale: BP drop risks perfusion; monitoring ensures safety, per pharmacology, critical in brain injury management.
Question 2 of 5
On a home visit, you notice some dust on a vent in your client's room and on the windowsill. Which of the following methods would you teach the family to use for removing dust?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Teaching the family to use a damp cloth removes dust effectively, trapping particles rather than dispersing them, unlike feather dusters or brooms. Vacuuming works but isn't always practical for small areas. This method reduces allergens and infection risks in the home, a simple, accessible nursing intervention for environmental hygiene.
Question 3 of 5
When reading an autopsy report, the nurse encounters the term 'midsagittal plane.' This nurse understands that this means the body was viewed using a plane that matched which of the following descriptions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Midsagittal plane splits the body into equal left-right halves, unlike horizontal, front-back, or X divisions. Nurses use this in anatomical understanding.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse positioning a client after surgery will take into account that the position, which most often predisposes a client to physiologic processes that suppress respiration, is which of the following positions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Supine position most suppresses respiration post-surgery by limiting diaphragm movement, unlike Fowler's, prone, or side-lying. Nurses adjust this to aid breathing.
Question 5 of 5
What is the primary purpose of repositioning a patient who is immobile?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning an immobile patient primarily aims to prevent pressure ulcers by relieving pressure on skin over bony areas, like the sacrum or heels, and enhancing blood flow. Prolonged immobility risks tissue breakdown due to constant compression, making regular movement a cornerstone of preventive care in nursing. While shifting positions can secondarily support joint mobility, this isn't the main goal specific exercises target that more effectively. Building muscle strength requires active effort beyond repositioning, and though respiratory benefits may occur, they're addressed through targeted interventions like breathing exercises. This focus on skin integrity reflects nursing's priority to mitigate a common, severe complication of immobility, ensuring patient safety and comfort through proactive care.