ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 9
The nurse's most important legal responsibility after a patient's death in a hospital is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring the death certificate is issued is a key legal duty.
Question 2 of 9
In collecting a urine from a catheterized patient, Which of the following statement indicates an accurate performance of the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clamping above port 30-60 minutes e.g., pools fresh urine ensures accuracy, unlike below (stagnant), short times (insufficient). Nurses perform e.g., sterile for reliability, per standards.
Question 3 of 9
Click to highlight the findings that are recognized as needing only standard precautions.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Standard precautions apply to all patients, but additional precautions (e.g., contact, droplet) depend on infection risk. Among the findings pain 9/10, watery diarrhea, jaundice, and WBC 1,000 μL (immunosuppression) WBC count of 1,000 μL (D) requires only standard precautions unless an active infection is confirmed. Pain (A) and jaundice (C) are symptoms, not contagious risks. Diarrhea (B) suggests possible infection (e.g., C. difficile), warranting contact precautions. The client's HIV status heightens infection susceptibility, but low WBC alone doesn't dictate beyond standard precautions. D is correct. Rationale: Standard precautions (hand hygiene, gloves) suffice for immunosuppression without transmissible disease; diarrhea triggers extra measures due to potential pathogen spread, per CDC guidelines, making D the least likely to escalate precautions in isolation.
Question 4 of 9
Mr. Gary receives care from a hospital and a rehab center. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Care from hospital and rehab is health care delivery system (A) networked services, per definition. Prevention (B) avoids, illness behavior (C) reacts, cultural care (D) beliefs not system-based. A fits coordinated care, making it correct.
Question 5 of 9
Which of the following statement is NOT true about accountability in nursing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Accountability is being answerable (A), involves responsibility (B), requires documentation (D) 'avoiding blame' (C) isn't true, owns errors, per standards. C's evasion fails, making it untrue.
Question 6 of 9
The nurse wore gloves for Mr. Gary's care every time. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wearing gloves every time is standard precautions (A) routine safety, per definition. Control (B) prevents, literacy (C) understanding, coordination (D) organization not routine-specific. A fits the nurse's consistent protection for Mr. Gary, making it correct.
Question 7 of 9
Mrs. Kennedy had a CVA (cerebrovascular accident) and has severe right-sided weakness. She has been taught to walk with a cane. The nurse is evaluating her use of the cane prior to discharge. Which of the following reflects correct use of the cane?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The cane in the strong hand (left) moves first, supporting the weak right leg.
Question 8 of 9
The family of a 6-year-old with a fractured femur asks the nurse if the child's height will be affected by the injury. Which statement is true concerning long bone fractures in children?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epiphyseal plate fractures can disrupt growth; other factors don't guarantee no impact.
Question 9 of 9
Which of the following is more life threatening?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: BP 80/50 is most life-threatening e.g., hypoperfusion risks organ failure versus 180/100 (hypertension), 160/120 (severe), or 90/60 (borderline). Low pressure (shock) demands urgent intervention nurses prioritize this e.g., fluids per hemodynamic stability principles.