ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing LPN Questions
Question 1 of 9
The nurse faced a choice between Mr. Gary's refusal and his health needs. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choice between refusal and health is an ethical dilemma (A) conflicting ethics, per definition (autonomy vs. beneficence). Consent (B) agreement, literacy (C) understanding, coordination (D) organization not conflict-specific. A fits the nurse's moral challenge, making it correct.
Question 2 of 9
Which of the following statement is true regarding temperature?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rectal thermometers have pear/round bulbs for safety e.g., infant use. Oral is less accurate than rectal (gold standard), BMR drops with age, and swimming raises BMR (activity). Nurses rely on this design e.g., safe insertion for precise readings, per protocols.
Question 3 of 9
The nurse is performing nasotracheal suctioning of a client. The nurse determines that the client is adequately tolerating the procedure if which observation is made?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coughing (C) shows tolerance during nasotracheal suctioning, a normal reflex. Cyanosis (A), bloody secretions (B), or bradycardia (D) indicate complications. C is correct. Rationale: Coughing reflects airway responsiveness without distress, per suctioning tolerance criteria.
Question 4 of 9
Which of the following statement is NOT true about team nursing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Team nursing involves staff (A), led by nurse (B), task-focused (D) 'each has total care' (C) isn't true, primary does, per model. C's total care fails, making it untrue.
Question 5 of 9
Which of the following statement best describe health promotion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health promotion enhances well-being (B), per WHO proactive health improvement. Treatment (A) is curative, detection (C) secondary, rehab (D) tertiary. B best defines promotion's goal, making it correct.
Question 6 of 9
The first technique used examining the abdomen of a client is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inspection is the initial step in abdominal assessment, followed by auscultation to avoid altering bowel sounds.
Question 7 of 9
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: A female nurse ensures ethical conduct e.g., chaperoning prevents misconduct during a male doctor's vaginal exam. Safety, assistance, and response monitoring are secondary. Nurses uphold this e.g., patient comfort for ethical standards, per professional guidelines.
Question 8 of 9
A client with schizophrenia is receiving depot injections of Haldol Decanoate (haloperidol decanoate). The client should be told to return for his next injection in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Haldol Decanoate's depot lasts about 4 weeks, providing steady schizophrenia control shorter intervals overdose, longer risks relapse. Nurses schedule this, ensuring compliance, critical for managing psychosis long-term.
Question 9 of 9
The nurse is caring for a client following a Billroth II procedure. Which position is recommended for this client in the post-operative period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Left side-lying post-Billroth II (gastrectomy) slows gastric emptying, reducing dumping syndrome Fowler's aids breathing but not digestion, prone is impractical, and supine risks reflux. Nurses use this, monitoring for nausea, ensuring recovery in gastric surgery.