ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nursing is a unique profession, Concerned with all the variables affecting an individual's response to stressors, which are intra, inter and extra personal in nature.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Betty Neuman's Systems Model views nursing as a unique profession focused on managing stressors that disrupt an individual's stability. Introduced in the 1970s, her theory categorizes stressors as intrapersonal (e.g., emotions), interpersonal (e.g., family dynamics), and extrapersonal (e.g., financial strain). Nurses assess these variables and use primary (prevention), secondary (treatment), or tertiary (recovery) interventions to maintain or restore wellness. This holistic approach contrasts with Johnson's behavioral focus, Watson's caring emphasis, and Parse's human becoming perspective. For example, a patient with diabetes might face intrapersonal stress (fear), interpersonal conflict (family support), and extrapersonal pressure (cost of insulin) Neuman's nurse addresses all three to stabilize the client's system. Her model's flexibility makes it widely applicable in community health and acute care, emphasizing nursing's role in comprehensive stressor mitigation.
Question 2 of 5
In a CLOSED system, which of the following is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A closed system, per systems theory, is isolated e.g., a candle dies under a glass from no oxygen input. Unlike open systems (Roy's humans), it doesn't allow matter, energy, or information exchange, making it a ‘sole island.' This contrasts with nursing's open-system patient care, highlighting environmental influence.
Question 3 of 5
A framework for health assessment that evaluates the effects of stressors to the mind, body and environment in relation with the ability of the client to perform ADL.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gordon's Functional Health Patterns (1980s) assess stressors' impact on mind, body, and environment re: ADLs e.g., mobility post-stroke. Unlike head-to-toe (physical order), body systems (organ-based), or cephalocaudal (top-down), it's holistic, guiding nurses in comprehensive, function-focused care planning.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following completely describes PULSUS PARADOXICUS?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulsus paradoxus is an exaggerated systolic drop (>10 mmHg) on inspiration e.g., in pericardial effusion due to heart compression. Other options misalign: increase (opposite), or positional pulse (unrelated). Nurses detect this e.g., via sphygmomanometer for cardiac emergencies, per pathophysiology.
Question 5 of 5
If the client is female, and the doctor is a male and the patient is about to undergo a vaginal and cervical examination, why is it necessary to have a female nurse in attendance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.