ATI LPN
Nursing Fundamentals Exam for LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
According to GOMEZ classification, II-degree protein energy malnutrition refers to weight for age (%) of :
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gomez classification grades protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) by weight-for-age percentage. <60% (choice A) is III-degree (severe). 60-75% (choice B) is II-degree (moderate), indicating significant deficit needing intervention. 76-85% (choice C) is I-degree (mild). 86-90% (choice D) nears normal. B is correct, per standard PEM metrics. Nurses assess growth, provide supplements, and monitor recovery, preventing further decline.
Question 2 of 5
When should the nurse starts giving XANAX?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Xanax, an anxiolytic, is given when problem-solving isn't possible (C), indicating severe anxiety (+3). At +1 (A), mild anxiety aids learning, needing no medication. Narrowed perception (B) is moderate (+2), manageable without drugs. Immobility and disorganization (D) is panic (+4), where Xanax may be too late or insufficient. Severe anxiety (C) disrupts coping, warranting intervention to reduce distress and restore function, per pharmacology, making C correct.
Question 3 of 5
Estrada, The Philippine president, has been unexpectedly impeached and was out of office before the end of his term. He is in what type of crisis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Estrada's impeachment is a situational crisis (A), an external, unexpected event disrupting life, per crisis theory. Maturational (B) ties to life stages (e.g., aging). Social (C) and phenomenal (D) aren't recognized types. Situational fits this sudden political upheaval, making A correct.
Question 4 of 5
Physician ordered, Paracetamol tablet ss. What does ss means?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ss' means one half (C), from Latin 'semis,' per abbreviations. Without (A) is 's,' with (B) 'cc,' with half dose (D) isn't standard. C matches Paracetamol dosing, making it correct.
Question 5 of 5
Rhina, who has Menieres disease, said that her environment is moving. Which of the following is a valid assessment? 1. Rhina is giving an objective data 2. Rhina is giving a subjective data 3. The source of the data is primary 4. The source of the data is secondary
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rhina's 'environment is moving' is subjective (2) her perception and primary (3), from her directly, per assessment types. Objective (1) is measurable (e.g., pulse), secondary (4) from others. B (2,3) fits vertigo in Meniere's, making it correct.