ATI LPN
LPN Nursing Fundamentals Questions
Question 1 of 5
During a Romberg test, the nurse asks the patient to assume which position?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Romberg test assesses balance while standing with eyes open and closed.
Question 2 of 5
Which of these statements, when made by the nurse, is most effective when communicating with a 4-year-old?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For a 4-year-old, 'Tell me where you hurt' is most effective simple, direct, and age-appropriate, encouraging the child to express pain in their own words, aligning with their concrete thinking stage per Piaget. Option B uses peer pressure, ineffective for this age; C's metaphor may confuse rather than clarify; and D's confidentiality concept is too abstract.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement best describes the effects of immobility in children?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Children experience similar physical immobility effects as adults, like atrophy and demineralization.
Question 4 of 5
After having an I.V. line in place for 72 hours, a patient complains of tenderness, burning, and swelling. Assessment of the I.V. site reveals that it is warm and erythematous. This usually indicates:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These symptoms indicate phlebitis, inflammation of the vein.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about profession according to Marie Jahoda?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marie Jahoda, a 20th-century psychologist, defined a profession as an organized group applying specialized knowledge for the broader community's benefit, not just a specific subset. She emphasized altruism (serving others selflessly) and prioritizing work quality over rewards, traits nursing exemplifies through education and care standards. The idea that a profession serves only a specific group's interests contradicts her view professions like nursing aim for universal welfare, such as public health initiatives. This distinction often appears in licensure exams, highlighting nursing's societal role over narrow advocacy, aligning with its ethical and professional identity.