ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals of Nursing Course Questions
Question 1 of 5
Highlight the 6 findings that show improvement in the client's condition and/or adherence to treatment recommendations.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-cast removal, no pain (A) indicates improvement. Other findings like full ROM and no edema support this, but A is the single answer. Rationale: Pain cessation reflects healing, a primary recovery sign per orthopedic care.
Question 2 of 5
A client is at risk for increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which assessment finding reflects an increase in ICP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unequal pupil size (A) reflects increased ICP, indicating brain compression affecting cranial nerves. Decreasing BP (B) is late. Tachycardia (C) isn't specific. Temperature drop (D) isn't typical. A is correct. Rationale: Pupil asymmetry signals herniation or pressure on the oculomotor nerve, a critical ICP sign, per neuroassessment standards.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse observes a window washer falling 25 feet (7.6 m) to the ground. The nurse rushes to the scene and determines that the person is in cardiopulmonary arrest. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In cardiopulmonary arrest, begin chest compressions (B) first per BLS guidelines, as circulation is priority. Pulse check (A) follows if uncertain. Calling (C) or Heimlich (D) delays care. B is correct. Rationale: Immediate compressions restore circulation in arrest, critical within seconds, per AHA protocols, overriding other initial actions.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a spinal cord injury at C5 is experiencing respiratory distress. Which intervention should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: C5 SCI with respiratory distress (diaphragm impairment) requires preparing for intubation (B) first to secure the airway. Oxygen (A), suctioning (C), or positioning (D) follow. B is correct. Rationale: C5 affects phrenic nerve function; intubation ensures ventilation, per trauma airway priorities, preventing hypoxia.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions by a practical/vocational nursing student represents the best example of deductive reasoning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deductive reasoning involves applying a general framework to a specific situation, and assessing a client using Maslow's Hierarchy to define a nutritional problem exemplifies this. The student starts with the broad theory of human needs, then deduces that the client's issue fits within the physiological category, specifically nutrition. Observing constipation and gathering data is inductive, moving from specifics to a general conclusion. Suspecting dishonesty and checking sources is investigative, not strictly deductive. Identifying alternatives and choosing one is problem-solving, not deduction. Using Maslow's model demonstrates how a nurse logically narrows a general principle to a specific client need, showcasing critical thinking essential for effective care planning.