ATI LPN
ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam LPN Questions
Question 1 of 4
The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected myocardial infarction. Which laboratory value is most specific for confirming the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Troponin I is the most specific marker for myocardial infarction, rising within hours and staying elevated for days CK and myoglobin are less specific, LDH is outdated. Nurses monitor this, correlating with ECG and symptoms, aiding rapid diagnosis and treatment.
Question 2 of 4
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with suspected myasthenia gravis. Which finding is usually associated with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Progressive weakness worse at day's end (fatigue) is classic in myasthenia gravis, due to acetylcholine receptor issues diplopia occurs but isn't primary, ascending paralysis fits Guillain-Barré, and rigidity is Parkinson's. Nurses assess this, aiding diagnosis, key for neuromuscular care.
Question 3 of 4
The nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client with a history of nephrotic syndrome. Which food should the client be instructed to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canned chicken noodle soup, high in sodium, worsens edema in nephrotic syndrome baked chicken, apples, and broccoli are low-sodium and protein-friendly. Nurses teach sodium restriction, reducing fluid retention, supporting kidney function in this protein-losing condition.
Question 4 of 4
The physician has ordered a culture specimen from a client with a suspected urinary tract infection. The nurse is aware that the specimen should be obtained:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Midstream voiding provides a clean-catch urine specimen for UTI culture, minimizing contamination first voiding risks sediment, vaginal cotton is irrelevant, and catheter ports are for indwelling cases. Nurses instruct this technique, ensuring accurate pathogen identification, critical for effective treatment.