ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has finished suctioning a client. The nurse should use which parameters to best determine the effectiveness of suctioning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clear breath sounds (B) best determine suctioning effectiveness, indicating secretion clearance. Pink skin (A), comfort (C), or high Sao2 (D) are supportive but less direct. B is correct. Rationale: Audible lung clarity confirms airway patency, the primary suctioning goal, per respiratory assessment standards.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a C6 spinal cord injury. Which activity should the nurse encourage to promote independence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: C6 SCI allows arm movement; feeding with adaptive utensils (B) promotes independence. Wheelchair (A) is mobility. Walking (C) or full dressing (D) exceed C6 ability. B is correct. Rationale: C6 function supports elbow flexion, enabling self-feeding with tools, per rehabilitation goals, enhancing autonomy.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client asks you to explain viruses. Which of the following statements would be true and therefore best to include in your answer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining that viruses must enter living cells to reproduce is true and fundamental, distinguishing them from bacteria. Viruses lack cellular machinery, relying on host cells, unlike Candida, a fungus. They aren't the most common infectious agents universally, nor primarily intestinal. This fact educates the client accurately, aiding understanding of viral infections like flu, a key nursing teaching point.
Question 5 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.