ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
When does the nurse chart an intervention that involves administering medication to a client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Charting a medication intervention immediately after administration ensures accuracy and legal protection. Delaying until the shift ends, before the next dose, or within an hour risks forgetting details like dosage or client response compromising the record's reliability. Immediate documentation captures the exact time and outcome, such as pain relief post-analgesic, critical if issues arise later. This practice upholds standards, supports continuity of care, and defends the nurse in potential disputes, reflecting the urgency of real-time recording in dynamic clinical settings.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
When administering oxygen therapy, what should the nurse prioritize to ensure the safety of the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring oxygen saturation levels (B) via pulse oximetry is the priority in oxygen therapy safety, as it directly assesses oxygenation effectiveness, ensuring the client's needs are met (target SpO2 typically 92-98%). Respiratory rate (A) is a vital sign but doesn't quantify oxygen delivery. Dyspnea (C) is subjective and less precise than objective SpO2 readings. Adjusting flow rate (D) depends on saturation data, making it secondary. Continuous or frequent SpO2 monitoring detects hypoxemia or hyperoxia early, guiding interventions to prevent complications like respiratory depression or tissue damage, a cornerstone of safe oxygen administration per nursing protocols.