ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Questions
Question 1 of 5
Postulated the INTERPERSONAL ASPECT OF NURSING
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Joyce Travelbee's Interpersonal Theory (1960s) sees nursing as a human-to-human bond during illness e.g., finding meaning in cancer. Swanson's caring, Zderad's humanism, and Peplau's therapeutic focus differ Travelbee's distinct from Parse's becoming. Her emphasis on coping and connection guides emotional support, especially in terminal care, enriching nursing's relational depth.
Question 2 of 5
A type of heat loss that occurs when the heat is dissipated by air current
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Convection loses heat via air movement e.g., a fan cools a feverish patient. Conduction (contact), radiation (infrared), and evaporation (sweat) differ. Nurses apply this e.g., adjusting airflow to manage hyperthermia, per thermoregulation principles.
Question 3 of 5
Dr. Fabian De Las Santas, is about to conduct an ophthalmoscope examination. Which of the following, if done by a nurse, is a Correct preparation before the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Darkening the room aids ophthalmoscopy e.g., pupil dilation for retina unlike bright light (constricts). Draping (privacy), warming (nonsense) differ. Nurses prepare e.g., dim for clarity, per protocols.
Question 4 of 5
The normal specific gravity of urine is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urine specific gravity is 1.010-1.030 e.g., reflects hydration per norms. Lower (dilute), higher (concentrated) differ. Nurses measure e.g., refractometer for kidney function, per diagnostics.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing the nursing shortage with another nurse and states, 'There is no way that we can continue working this short staffed; it is not safe.' Which reason(s) does the nurse determine is creating the nursing shortage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nursing shortage is a multifaceted issue driven by several critical factors that impact the profession's sustainability and safety. A high degree of stress in the job is a primary contributor, as nurses often deal with emotionally taxing situations, critically ill patients, and long hours, leading to burnout and turnover. Heavier workloads compounded by fewer staff exacerbate this stress, creating an environment where nurses struggle to provide safe, quality care, further discouraging retention. Additionally, the availability of more lucrative careers in nonnursing fields draws potential and current nurses away, as the financial rewards and work-life balance in other industries often outweigh those in nursing. This combination reduces the longevity of nurses in acute care settings, where demand is highest. Younger faculty members in schools of nursing, while important for education, do not directly cause the shortage; rather, the issue lies in the capacity to train enough new nurses to meet demand. These reasons highlight systemic challenges that perpetuate the shortage, affecting both patient safety and the nursing workforce.