ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals of Nursing Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most important skill needed to obtain accurate information from your client is/are
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Good communication and critical thinking are paramount for accurate client information. Communication asking clear questions, listening elicits reliable responses (e.g., pain details), while critical thinking interprets them (e.g., linking symptoms), ensuring precision. Teaching and assessment are roles, not skills for extraction; teaching informs, not gathers. Cognitive skills and teaching experience overlap with critical thinking but miss communication's primacy experience aids, doesn't define. Psychomotor skills (e.g., measuring BP) collect objective data, not client perceptions. Together, communication and critical thinking unlock subjective insights, vital for a thorough, accurate assessment in nursing.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the meaning of PRN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PRN (pro re nata) means 'when necessary' in Latin.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse prepares IM injection that is irritating to the subcutaneous tissue. Which of the following is the best action in order to prevent tracking of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Z-track technique prevents medication leakage into subcutaneous tissue.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is kept off food and fluids for 10 hours before surgery. His oral temperature at 8 a.m. is 99.8 F (37.7 C). This temperature reading probably indicates:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A slight elevation post-NPO likely reflects dehydration, not infection or anxiety.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is the most common cause of dementia among elderly persons?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alzheimer's is the leading cause of dementia in the elderly.