ATI LPN
ATI Fundamentals LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a patient in the terminal stages of lung cancer begins to exhibit loss of consciousness, a major nursing priority is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protecting an unconscious patient from injury is the top priority.
Question 2 of 5
An 85-year-old male patient has been bedridden for two weeks. Which of the following complaints by the patient indicates to the nurse that he is developing a complication of immobility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Joint stiffness signals early contractures or atrophy from immobility.
Question 3 of 5
How should the nurse prepare an injection for a patient who takes both regular and NPH insulin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular (clear) is drawn first, then NPH (cloudy), to avoid contamination.
Question 4 of 5
As a nurse manager, which of the following best describes this function?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nurse manager's role encompasses planning (vision formulation), organizing (team coordination), directing (training), and controlling (audits), per management theories like Venzon's. This holistic function e.g., setting care standards, training staff, evaluating outcomes ensures quality across a unit, unlike narrower roles like lifestyle change (change agent), rights protection (advocate), or team coordination (case manager). It's a strategic position driving institutional excellence, pivotal in healthcare leadership.
Question 5 of 5
Anastacia Giron-Tupas was the first Filipino nurse to occupy the position of chief nurse in this hospital.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anastacia Giron-Tupas, a pioneering Filipino nurse, became chief nurse at Philippine General Hospital, marking a milestone in local nursing leadership. Unlike St. Paul, Iloilo, or St. Luke's, PGH's prominence made her role significant, influencing professional advancement and recognition for Filipino nurses in the early 20th century.