ATI LPN
Nursing Fundamental Physical Assessment LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nurses, as they progress in their education, will most likely do which of the following things?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: As nurses advance in education, they are likely to develop a personal theory of nursing, integrating knowledge, experience, and values into a unique care philosophy. This evolution reflects deeper understanding of theoretical frameworks like Orem's self-care model and their application to practice, fostering professional identity. Losing critical thinking or interest in bedside nursing contradicts educational goals, which aim to sharpen skills and passion for client care. Enjoying paperwork might occur but isn't a primary outcome. Developing a personal theory empowers nurses to adapt care creatively, such as tailoring interventions to a client's cultural needs, enhancing both competence and advocacy in complex clinical settings.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching someone about endocrine glands, which of the following statements could you use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Endocrine glands release hormones into the blood, unlike exocrine glands with ducts (sweat, sebaceous). They're epithelial-based. This educates clients on hormonal effects, a nursing teaching role.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse getting report at the beginning of shift learns that an assigned client has hyperpyrexia. The nurse realizes that this client is experiencing which of the following signs or symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperpyrexia means a very high fever (e.g., 41°C), not bleeding, waxy muscles, or burns. Nurses recognize this for urgent temperature management.
Question 4 of 5
You are working with a client who is on a full liquid diet. The client is demanding some ice cream. Which of the following responses on your part would be best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Plain vanilla ice cream fits a full liquid diet, melting to liquid, meeting the client's request safely. Denying, calling, or deferring misses this. Nurses accommodate within guidelines.
Question 5 of 5
Which positioning technique should the nurse use to prevent pressure ulcers in a patient with limited mobility?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Supporting bony prominences with pillows or foam pads prevents pressure ulcers by distributing weight and reducing pressure on vulnerable spots in limited-mobility patients. Prone positioning or prolonged sitting increases risk, and a 90-degree head elevation causes shear. Nurses use this technique to protect skin, ensuring comfort and circulation, a primary defense against tissue breakdown in restricted movement cases.