ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting in caring for the client immediately after removal of the endotracheal tube following radical neck dissection. The nurse interprets that which sign experienced by the client should be reported immediately to the registered nurse (RN)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-extubation after radical neck dissection, stridor (A) indicates airway obstruction (e.g., edema, laryngospasm), requiring immediate RN reporting. Lung congestion (B) or pink sputum (C) suggest fluid but are less urgent. A rate of 26 (D) is elevated but not critical alone. A is correct. Rationale: Stridor signals potential airway compromise, a life-threatening emergency post-neck surgery due to swelling or structural changes, necessitating rapid intervention like reintubation or steroids, per post-operative care standards, unlike less acute findings.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a traumatic brain injury is receiving mannitol. The nurse should monitor for which adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, can cause hypotension (A) from fluid shifts and diuresis. Hyperkalemia (B), hyperglycemia (C), or bradycardia (D) are less common. A is correct. Rationale: BP drop risks perfusion; monitoring ensures safety, per pharmacology, critical in brain injury management.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following theorists stressed energy fields in their nursing theory?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Martha E. Rogers' nursing theory, the Science of Unitary Human Beings, uniquely stresses energy fields, viewing humans and their environments as dynamic, interconnected patterns. Unlike Orem's self-care focus, Neuman's systems approach, or Parse's human becoming perspective, Rogers emphasizes energy exchange like therapeutic touch affecting health. For instance, a nurse might consider environmental energy disruptions when a client's recovery stalls, applying this abstract concept practically. This distinguishes her theory, integrating physics-like principles into nursing to enhance holistic understanding and care.
Question 4 of 5
On a home visit, you notice some dust on a vent in your client's room and on the windowsill. Which of the following methods would you teach the family to use for removing dust?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Teaching the family to use a damp cloth removes dust effectively, trapping particles rather than dispersing them, unlike feather dusters or brooms. Vacuuming works but isn't always practical for small areas. This method reduces allergens and infection risks in the home, a simple, accessible nursing intervention for environmental hygiene.
Question 5 of 5
When reading an autopsy report, the nurse encounters the term 'midsagittal plane.' This nurse understands that this means the body was viewed using a plane that matched which of the following descriptions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Midsagittal plane splits the body into equal left-right halves, unlike horizontal, front-back, or X divisions. Nurses use this in anatomical understanding.