ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Practice Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
The primary cause of pain in inflammation is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary cause of pain in inflammation is compression of local nerve endings by edema fluids (C). Swelling from increased capillary permeability presses on nerves, triggering pain signals. Pain mediators (A) like prostaglandins sensitize nerves but aren't the primary cause. Nerve injury (B) may occur but isn't typical in inflammation's onset. Reduced circulation (D) causes ischemia-related pain, not inflammation's hallmark. Edema's mechanical pressure directly stimulates nociceptors, aligning with inflammation's sequence and making C the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
Whitney, a patient of nurse Budek, verbalizes... 'I have nothing, nothing... nothing! Don't make me close one more door, I don't wanna hurt anymore!' Which of the following is the most appropriate response by Budek?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: What makes you say that?' (B) is most appropriate, exploring Whitney's despair therapeutically, per Peplau. 'Why are you singing?' (A) dismisses, 'You are everything' (C) denies, and 'What is that?' (D) avoids depth. B invites dialogue, making it correct.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following concept is most important in establishing a therapeutic nurse patient relationship?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Understanding patients test trust (D) is most important; it's foundational for rapport, per Peplau. Full understanding (A) evolves later, role modeling (B) is secondary, maladaptive behavior (C) follows trust. D initiates the relationship, making it correct.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following need is given a higher priority among others?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suicide attempt (A) is highest priority; safety trumps all, per Maslow's hierarchy (physiological/security). Body image (B), depression (C), and dehydration (D) follow. A's imminent risk makes it correct.
Question 5 of 5
A walk-in client enters into the clinic with a chief complaint of abdominal pain and diarrhea. The nurse takes the client's vital signs hereafter. What phase of nursing process is being implemented here by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nursing process is a systematic approach to client care, beginning with assessment (A), which involves collecting data about the client's health status. Taking vital signs after a client reports abdominal pain and diarrhea is a clear example of assessment, as it gathers objective physiological data (e.g., temperature, pulse, blood pressure) to evaluate the client's condition. Diagnosis (B) follows assessment and involves analyzing data to identify health problems, which has not yet occurred here. Planning (C) entails setting goals and interventions based on the diagnosis, while implementation (D) is the execution of those interventions neither of which apply to simply taking vital signs. This initial data collection is foundational to understanding the client's condition, guiding subsequent steps, and ensuring accurate care, making A the correct phase in this scenario.