ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
John's temperature 10 hours ago is a normal 36.5 degrees. 4 hours ago, He has a fever with a temperature of 38.9 Degrees. Right now, his temperature is back to normal. Which of the following best describe the fever john is having?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intermittent fever spikes (38.9°C) and returns to normal (36.5°C) within 24 hours e.g., daily malaria pattern. Relapsing (days apart), remittent (fluctuating high), and constant (stable) differ. Nurses recognize this e.g., 10-hour normalcy for antipyretic timing, aligning with fever periodicity.
Question 2 of 5
As a nurse manager, which of the following best describes this function?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nurse manager's role is multifaceted, encompassing planning, organizing, directing, and controlling, as outlined in management theories like Venzon's. This includes formulating a vision (e.g., quality care goals), providing in-service training (e.g., skill updates), and using audits (e.g., outcome reviews) to ensure standards. While initiating lifestyle changes aligns with a change agent, protecting rights with an advocate, and coordinating with a case manager, the manager's broader scope integrates these into institutional leadership. For instance, a manager might train staff on new protocols while auditing compliance, ensuring cohesive care delivery. This comprehensive function distinguishes it from narrower roles, making it pivotal in healthcare settings where strategic oversight drives patient outcomes and staff development.
Question 3 of 5
Anastacia Giron-Tupas was the first Filipino nurse to occupy the position of chief nurse in this hospital.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anastacia Giron-Tupas became PGH's first Filipino chief nurse, a landmark in local leadership post-American rule. Unlike St. Paul, Iloilo, or St. Luke's, PGH's prominence amplified her impact e.g., elevating Filipino roles. Her tenure advanced professional recognition, influencing nursing's national identity and autonomy in the early 20th century.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is recognized for developing the concept of HIGH LEVEL WELLNESS?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Halbert Dunn's High-Level Wellness (1950s) frames health as maximizing potential within limits e.g., thriving with arthritis. Unlike Erikson's stages, Madaw (unknown), or Peplau's relations, Dunn's concept influences nursing's focus on optimal functioning, shaping wellness programs beyond disease absence.
Question 5 of 5
When John has been given paracetamol, his fever was brought down dramatically from 40 degrees Celsius to 36.7 degrees in a matter of 10 minutes. The nurse would assess this event as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Paracetamol dropping 40°C to 36.7°C in 10 minutes fully meets fever reduction goals e.g., normal range (36.6-38°C). Partial or unmet implies residual fever; undesired criteria suggest issues (none here). Nurses document this e.g., success per outcome standards.