ATI LPN
ATI Fundamentals LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes that Mr. Adams begins to have increased difficulty breathing. She elevates the head of the bed to the high Fowler position, which decreases his respiratory distress. The nurse documents this breathing as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orthopnea is difficulty breathing relieved by an upright position.
Question 2 of 5
When a patient in the terminal stages of lung cancer begins to exhibit loss of consciousness, a major nursing priority is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protecting an unconscious patient from injury is the top priority.
Question 3 of 5
When a client wishes to improve the appearance of their eyes by removing excess skin from the face and neck, the nurse should provide teaching regarding which of the following procedures?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rhytidectomy (facelift) removes excess skin from face and neck.
Question 4 of 5
An 85-year-old male patient has been bedridden for two weeks. Which of the following complaints by the patient indicates to the nurse that he is developing a complication of immobility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Joint stiffness signals early contractures or atrophy from immobility.
Question 5 of 5
How should the nurse prepare an injection for a patient who takes both regular and NPH insulin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular (clear) is drawn first, then NPH (cloudy), to avoid contamination.