ATI LPN
LPN Nursing Fundamentals Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nephrotic syndrome is characterised by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome disrupts kidney filtration. Proteinuria (choice A) exceeds 3.5 g/day, causing hypoalbuminemia. Edema (choice B) results from low oncotic pressure, fluid shifting to tissues. Hyperlipidemia (choice C) occurs as the liver compensates for protein loss. All (choice D) are hallmarks, correct per definition. Nurses monitor urine protein, manage swelling, and educate on diet, addressing this triad.
Question 2 of 5
Kenneth, 25 year old diagnosed with HIV felt that he had not lived up with God's expectation. He fears that in the course of his illness, God will be punitive and not be supportive. What kind of spiritual crisis is Kenneth experiencing? 1. Spiritual Pain 2. Spiritual Anxiety 3. Spiritual Guilt 4. Spiritual Despair
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kenneth faces spiritual anxiety (2) and guilt (3). Anxiety stems from fear of divine punishment, and guilt from feeling he failed God's expectations, per spiritual distress frameworks. Spiritual pain (1) involves loss or meaning, not fear-based here. Despair (4) is hopelessness, not evident as he fears, not resigns. HIV's stigma amplifies 2 and 3, making B (2,3) correct.
Question 3 of 5
Whitney verbalizes that she is anxious that the diagnostic test might reveal laryngeal cancer. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking Whitney to express feelings (B) is most appropriate, fostering therapeutic communication, per Rogers. 'Don't worry' (A) and 'everything's alright' (C) dismiss anxiety. Diversion (D) avoids emotions. B addresses her fear, making it correct.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following communication skill is most effective in dealing with covert communication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Listening (B) is most effective for covert communication hidden feelings per Rogers, detecting subtle cues. Validation (A) confirms, evaluation (C) judges, clarification (D) seeks overt meaning. Listening uncovers the unspoken, making it correct.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is TRUE with regards to Client Goals?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Client goals are specific, measurable, attainable, time-bound (A), per SMART criteria. General (B) lacks focus, C details criteria not truth, D is an example, not definition. A defines goal-setting, making it correct.