ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a nurse is tried under criminal law, the nurse is being brought to trial by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a nurse faces a trial under criminal law, it involves a legal action initiated by the state or government, representing society as a whole, rather than a private entity or individual. Criminal law addresses offenses deemed harmful to the public, such as negligence causing harm or intentional misconduct. Unlike civil cases, where an individual or organization might sue for damages, criminal cases are prosecuted by the state to uphold public safety and justice. The nurse's actions are evaluated against legal standards that protect society, making this the most accurate description. Other options, like the plaintiff's lawyer or an individual, pertain more to civil litigation, while an organization might be involved in internal discipline but not a criminal trial. This distinction is critical in understanding the scope and authority behind criminal proceedings in nursing practice.
Question 2 of 5
Your assigned client has a leg ulcer that has a dressing on it. During your assessment, you find that the dressing is wet. The client admits to spilling water on the dressing. What action would be best on your part?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A wet dressing from water spill requires removal and replacement to prevent infection and maintain a healing environment. Reinforcing keeps moisture, drying with a hairdryer risks burns or contamination, and air drying is slow and ineffective. This action ensures wound integrity, a core nursing responsibility.
Question 3 of 5
When weighing a client daily, you will most need to weigh the client at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weighing a client at the same time daily ensures consistency, accounting for fluid and food variations. Rest, post-bath, or priority timing lacks this precision. Nurses use this for accurate monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
When pain impulses are transmitted via the A-delta fibers, which of the following types of pain will your client have?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A-delta fibers transmit sharp, pricking pain, fast and localized, unlike throbbing, burning, or stabbing via C-fibers. Nurses recognize this for pain type assessment.
Question 5 of 5
Which gastrointestinal effect is commonly seen in immobile patients?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Constipation frequently affects immobile patients as reduced movement slows peristalsis and increases intestinal water absorption, hardening stool. This disruption in bowel function is a well-documented outcome of limited physical activity, requiring nursing interventions like hydration or laxatives. Appetite doesn't typically rise with immobility, nor does peristalsis speed up it diminishes. Diarrhea isn't a standard effect unless other factors intervene. Nurses tackle this to restore regularity, understanding that immobility's impact on digestion underscores the need for proactive gastrointestinal care in such patients.