ATI LPN
LPN Nursing Fundamentals Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure is termed as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulse pressure is systolic minus diastolic e.g., 120-80 = 40 mmHg showing arterial elasticity. Apical (heartbeats), cardiac (synonym), and pulse deficit (apex-radial gap) differ. Nurses calculate this e.g., hypertension for cardiovascular health, per hemodynamics.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is not a normal component of the urine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sugar isn't normal in urine e.g., glucosuria signals diabetes unlike urea (waste), sodium, potassium (electrolytes). Nurses test e.g., dipstick for abnormalities, per physiology.
Question 3 of 5
The following hormones are secreted by the adrenal glands except
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adrenals secrete cortisol, aldosterone, adrenaline e.g., stress, BP, fight-flight unlike insulin (pancreas). Nurses know e.g., Addison's for roles, per physiology.
Question 4 of 5
A parent has brought a 6-year-old child into the clinic. The parent is concerned that the child does not seem to skip as well as the other children in the child's class. In planning assessments and care for this child, the nurse would be best served by choosing which theory as a foundation for decision making?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For a 6-year-old with potential motor skill concerns, developmental theory provides the best framework, focusing on predictable growth stages across physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. Rooted in works like Piaget's or Erikson's, it assesses whether the child's skipping ability aligns with age-expected milestones, guiding the nurse to evaluate coordination, strength, or neurological issues. General systems theory examines part-whole interactions, like family impact, but lacks stage-specific focus. Nursing theory broadly directs care outcomes, not developmental norms. Adaptation theory addresses environmental adjustments, less relevant here. Developmental theory's emphasis on maturation enables the nurse to compare the child's skills to peers, plan targeted assessments (e.g., motor tests), and tailor interventions like physical therapy referrals ensuring care addresses the parent's concern within a child's growth context.
Question 5 of 5
To be an effective change agent for wellness, the nurse must:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: As a change agent for wellness, the nurse must model behaviors that promote health, like consuming a healthy diet rich in nutrients, low in processed foods to reduce disease risk and enhance vitality. This aligns with lifestyle modification skills that alleviate stress and bolster resilience, key to advocating wellness in clients. Skipping breakfast disrupts metabolism, increasing fatigue, while caffeinated beverages, though stimulating, may heighten anxiety if overused. A sedentary lifestyle contradicts wellness, raising chronic illness risks. By eating healthily, the nurse exemplifies practical, sustainable habits like balanced meals supporting immunity credibly inspiring clients. This personal commitment reinforces teaching, such as advising heart-healthy diets, making the nurse a trusted guide in shifting clients toward wellness, a core nursing role in prevention and health promotion.