ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals of Nursing Course Questions
Question 1 of 5
This period marked the religious upheaval of Luther, Who questions the Christian faith.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Dark Period (16th-18th centuries) began with Luther's 1517 Reformation e.g., closing church hospitals challenging Catholicism. Unlike Apprentice (religious care), Contemporary (modern), or Educative (training), this era saw nursing decline as secular forces took over, a low point before its professional resurgence.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statement is TRUE about pulse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Younger people have higher pulses e.g., 80-100 bpm vs. 60-80 adults due to metabolism. Males post-puberty lower (strength), digitalis slows (negative chronotropic), lying reduces (rest). Nurses note this e.g., pediatric norms per physiology.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the ERROR OF PARALLAX
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parallax error misaligns eye level with meniscus e.g., higher eyes read lower (false low), lower read higher. Eye-level accuracy is key. Nurses position e.g., meniscus height for true BP, per precision.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is aware that an elderly client will be unable to effectively collect his urine specimen when he has
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parkinson's tremors e.g., shaky hands hinder urine collection, unlike arthritis (joints), CHF (heart), DM (sugar). Nurses assist e.g., cup holding for accuracy, per mobility issues.
Question 5 of 5
The pancreas secretes the following hormones except
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The pancreas secretes insulin, glucagon, somatostatin e.g., sugar control unlike cortisol (adrenals). Nurses know e.g., diabetes for roles, per physiology.