ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals of Nursing Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
What country did Florence Nightingale train in nursing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nightingale trained at Kaiserwerth, Germany, in 1851, under Fliedner's deaconess program gaining skills for Crimea. Not Belgium, US, or England (her later base), this German experience shaped her environmental focus, influencing nursing's formal education origins.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is TRUE about the mechanism of action of the Aortic and Carotid bodies?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aortic and carotid bodies slow respiration when BP rises e.g., baroreceptors reduce O2 need. Increased RR (hypoxia), alkalosis (pH), or acidosis (metabolic) don't fit. Nurses note this e.g., hypertension for adjustments, per cardiovascular interplay.
Question 3 of 5
When should the client test his blood sugar levels for greater accuracy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Before meals fasting e.g., baseline sugar is accurate, unlike during (eating), between (variable), post-meal (spike). Nurses advise e.g., AM for monitoring, per endocrinology.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is aware that the following symptoms are classic symptoms of appendicitis except
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Appendicitis classics are nausea/vomiting, McBurney's pain, Rovsing's sign e.g., RLQ tenderness. Umbilical pain (early, not classic) differs. Nurses assess e.g., rebound for diagnosis, per symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is moving to another state and will be working at an acute care facility. Prior to beginning practice, what actions should the nurse take to be compliant with state guidelines for nursing practice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Relocating to practice nursing in a new state requires diligence to ensure compliance with local regulations, as each state's nurse practice act varies, even within compact states. Researching the laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the new state is a critical first step, providing insight into licensure requirements, scope of practice, and any unique provisions. Locating the state nursing practice act, often available online, offers the primary source of these rules, allowing the nurse to study and reference them regularly for updates. Accessing educational resources, like those from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), further clarifies expectations. Visiting the state board isn't necessary unless required for licensure, and notifying the current state isn't typically mandatory unless exiting a compact agreement. These actions ensure the nurse practices legally and safely, adapting to the new state's standards while protecting their professional integrity and patient safety.