ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse felt sorry for Mr. Gary's pain. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feeling sorry for pain is sympathy (A) pity, per definition. Empathy (B) understands, fidelity (C) promises, justice (D) fairness not pity-specific. A fits the nurse's emotional response to Mr. Gary's suffering, making it correct.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statement best describe cost-effectiveness in nursing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cost-effectiveness is maximizing care value (B), per nursing e.g., best outcomes for Mr. Gary at low cost. Not ignoring (A), not task (C), not temporary (D) value-focused. B best defines its role, balancing quality and expense, making it correct.
Question 3 of 5
Nursing Diagnosis Categories include all, except
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nursing diagnoses, per NANDA International, categorize patient conditions into specific types. 'Actual' diagnoses reflect current problems, like 'Acute Pain.' 'Risk' diagnoses indicate potential issues, such as 'Risk for Infection.' 'Possible' diagnoses suggest conditions needing more data, like 'Possible Anxiety.' 'Syndrome' and 'Wellness' are also recognized categories. 'Factual' isn't a standard term in this context; it's too vague and doesn't fit the diagnostic framework. These categories help nurses systematically identify and address health issues, ensuring care plans are precise and tailored. Excluding 'Factual' maintains the specificity required for effective nursing interventions.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is considered as an indication for administering serum albumin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serum albumin maintains oncotic pressure, pulling fluid into blood vessels to prevent edema in conditions like hypoalbuminemia (e.g., liver failure). It doesn't directly affect clotting (fibrinogen's role), white blood cell formation (bone marrow), or red blood cell production (erythropoietin). Nurses administer it to correct fluid shifts, monitoring for overload, ensuring vascular stability critical for tissue perfusion and oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
While a patient with ascites is receiving albumin, the planned therapeutic effect will be greater if the nurse regulates the infusion to flow
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albumin treats ascites by raising oncotic pressure, pulling fluid from tissues into vessels. Slow infusion prevents overload, and fluid restriction avoids diluting the effect, maximizing fluid shift from the abdomen. Rapid infusion risks pulmonary edema, and liberal fluids counteract albumin's purpose. Nurses monitor volume status, optimizing therapy to relieve ascites without cardiovascular strain.