ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Questions
Question 1 of 5
The lowest level of needs in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In Maslow's Hierarchy, physiologic needs form the lowest level, encompassing essentials like air, water, food, and shelter required for survival. These foundational needs must be met before higher levels like safety, love, or self-esteem can be addressed, as a person cannot focus on security or relationships if starving or dehydrated. For example, a client struggling to breathe prioritizes oxygen over emotional support, illustrating this hierarchy's practical application in nursing. Misplacing higher needs below physiologic ones ignores human survival instincts, making this the correct baseline for assessing client priorities in care planning.
Question 2 of 5
The thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities are divided by which of the following body structures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The diaphragm separates thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities, aiding breathing. Ribs and sternum encase, stomach resides below. Nurses use this in respiratory assessments.
Question 3 of 5
In which of the following clients is a rectal temperature most usually contraindicated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rectal temperature is contraindicated post-myocardial infarction due to vagal stimulation risking cardiac complications, unlike in Parkinson's, seizures, or neuropathy. Nurses avoid this for safety.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is checking the placement of a nasogastric tube prior to giving medication and a feeding. Which of the following is the preferred and most accurate method of testing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirating secretions and testing pH (acidic for stomach) is the most accurate NG tube placement check, unlike air sounds, water, or bubbles, which are less reliable. Nurses use this for safety.
Question 5 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse prioritize for a patient with impaired mobility to prevent respiratory complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging deep breathing and coughing prevents respiratory complications like atelectasis in impaired-mobility patients by clearing airways and expanding lungs. Oxygen treats symptoms, spirometry aids expansion but isn't primary, and antibiotics aren't routine. Nurses prioritize this to enhance ventilation, countering immobility's respiratory suppression, a simple yet effective strategy for lung health maintenance.