ATI LPN
HESI LPN Fundamentals Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
A procedure which always requires surgical asepsis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surgical asepsis, or sterile technique, is required for procedures breaching sterile areas like urinary catheterization where the bladder must remain free of microbes to prevent infection. Inserting a catheter through the urethra demands sterile gloves, drapes, and equipment, as contamination risks urinary tract infections. Vaginal instillation of estrogen uses clean technique, not sterile, as the vagina has normal flora. Nasogastric tube insertion requires clean technique; the stomach isn't sterile, tolerating minor contamination. Colostomy irrigation also uses clean technique, managing an already exposed site. Urinary catheterization's invasive nature and sterile field necessity make it the procedure always requiring surgical asepsis, aligning with infection prevention standards in nursing.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the appropriate route of administration for insulin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin is administered subcutaneously for consistent absorption.
Question 3 of 5
In Maslow's hierarchy of physiologic needs, the human need of greatest priority is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxygen is the most critical physiologic need for survival.
Question 4 of 5
The most common deficiency seen in alcoholics is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thiamine deficiency is prevalent in alcoholics due to poor nutrition.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse assesses a prolonged late deceleration of the fetal heart rate while the client is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) IV to stimulate labor. The priority nursing intervention would be to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping oxytocin reduces uterine stimulation, potentially relieving fetal distress.