ATI LPN
Nursing Fundamentals Exam for LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered a blood test for H. pylori. The nurse should prepare the client by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: No special preparation is needed for an H. pylori blood test (serology), detecting antibodies without fasting or isotopes unlike urea breath tests. Nurses convey this simplicity, reducing client anxiety, ensuring compliance with this diagnostic step for ulcer-related conditions.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered a culture and sensitivity on a client with a suspected wound infection. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obtaining the culture before antibiotics ensures accurate identification of the causative organism in a suspected wound infection cleansing with Betadine or prioritizing sensitivity first skews results, and stat requests don't alter sequence. Nurses swab correctly, preserving pathogen viability, aiding effective treatment and preventing resistance in wound care.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client with hypertension. To reduce sodium intake, the nurse should instruct the client to avoid:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canned soups are high in sodium, worsening hypertension fresh fruits, steamed vegetables, and broiled meats are low-sodium options. Nurses teach label reading, reducing cardiovascular strain, supporting blood pressure control in dietary management.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching the mother of a child with cystic fibrosis how to do chest percussion. The nurse should tell the mother to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cupped hands during chest percussion loosen mucus in cystic fibrosis safely heel strikes hurt, frequent position changes disrupt, and post-meal percussion risks vomiting. Nurses demonstrate this, enhancing airway clearance, vital for respiratory health.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered amoxicillin for a client with strep throat. The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking amoxicillin with a full glass of water aids absorption and reduces GI upset in strep throat stopping for a rash needs MD input, doubling doses risks toxicity, and gargling isn't related. Nurses ensure compliance, supporting infection resolution.