ATI LPN
ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse prepares to administer buccal medication. The medicine should be placed...
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Buccal medication is placed between the cheeks and gums for absorption.
Question 2 of 5
Mrs. Mitchell has been given a copy of her diet. The nurse discusses the foods allowed on a 500-mg low sodium diet. These include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mashed potatoes and broiled chicken are low in sodium, unlike ham, olives, or bouillon.
Question 3 of 5
Palpating the midclavicular line is the correct technique for assessing
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The midclavicular line locates the apical pulse at the heart's apex.
Question 4 of 5
The absence of which pulse may not be a significant finding when a patient is admitted to the hospital?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pedal pulse absence is normal in 10-20% of people and less critical initially.
Question 5 of 5
What equipment would be necessary to complete an evaluation of cranial nerves 9 and 10 during a physical assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cranial nerves 9 and 10 (glossopharyngeal and vagus) are assessed with a gag reflex, requiring a tongue depressor and light.