ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
Therapeutic nurse client relationship is describes as follows 1. Based on friendship and mutual interest 2. It is a professional relationship 3. It is focused on helping the patient solve problems and achieve health-related goals 4. Maintained only as long as the patient requires professional help
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A therapeutic relationship is professional (2), problem-focused (3), and time-limited (4), per Peplau thus C (2,3,4). Friendship (1) blurs boundaries, making A, B, and D incorrect. C aligns with nursing's therapeutic intent.
Question 2 of 5
Nurse Angela knew that Stephen Lee Mu Chin, has just undergone an operation with an incision near the diaphragm. She knew that this will contribute to some complications later on. She then should develop what type of Nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-op near-diaphragm incision risks complications (e.g., respiratory), warranting a risk diagnosis (D), per NANDA. Actual (A) needs current signs, probable (B) and possible (C) don't apply pre-symptom. D anticipates, making it correct.
Question 3 of 5
Mr. Gary took an opioid narcotic analgesic to relieve his pain. Which of the following is a common side effect that you should expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opioid narcotic analgesics, like Mr. Gary took, commonly cause constipation (C) by slowing gut motility, per pharmacology. Diarrhea (A) is opposite, tachycardia (B) and hypertension (D) less typical opioids often slow heart rate, lower BP. Constipation's prevalence in opioid use (e.g., morphine) makes C the expected side effect, aligning with clinical observations.
Question 4 of 5
Mr. Gary's wife verbalized that she is anxious about the impending death of her husband. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tell me more about what you're feeling' (B) is most appropriate, inviting Mrs. Gary to express anxiety therapeutically, per Rogers. 'Everything's alright' (A) dismisses, 'you'll get over it' (C) assumes, 'why anxious' (D) judges. B fosters support, making it correct.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statement best describe algor mortis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Algor mortis is cooling of the body after death (A), per post-mortem changes temp drops to ambient. Stiffening (B) is rigor, discoloration (C) livor, shrinking (D) not standard. A best defines algor mortis, making it correct.