ATI LPN
LPN Nursing Fundamentals Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A muscular enlarged pouch or sac that lies slightly to the left which is used for temporary storage of food...
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The stomach fits this description as a digestive organ for food storage.
Question 2 of 5
If patient asks the nurse her opinion about a particular physician and the nurse replies that the physician is incompetent, the nurse could be held liable for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slander is oral defamation, like calling a physician incompetent.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) manifested by shortness of breath; orthopnea: thick, tenacious secretions; and a dry hacking cough. An appropriate nursing diagnosis would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thick secretions are the primary cause of airway clearance issues in this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
During the history, which information from a 21-year-old client would indicate a risk for development of testicular cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) is a major risk factor for testicular cancer.
Question 5 of 5
Pain tolerance in an elderly patient with cancer would:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aging and cancer reduce pain tolerance due to decreased adaptive capacity.