ATI LPN
Nursing Fundamentals Exam for LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
When should the nurse starts giving XANAX?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Xanax, an anxiolytic, is given when problem-solving isn't possible (C), indicating severe anxiety (+3). At +1 (A), mild anxiety aids learning, needing no medication. Narrowed perception (B) is moderate (+2), manageable without drugs. Immobility and disorganization (D) is panic (+4), where Xanax may be too late or insufficient. Severe anxiety (C) disrupts coping, warranting intervention to reduce distress and restore function, per pharmacology, making C correct.
Question 2 of 5
Physician ordered, Paracetamol tablet ss. What does ss means?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ss' means one half (C), from Latin 'semis,' per abbreviations. Without (A) is 's,' with (B) 'cc,' with half dose (D) isn't standard. C matches Paracetamol dosing, making it correct.
Question 3 of 5
Rhina, who has Menieres disease, said that her environment is moving. Which of the following is a valid assessment? 1. Rhina is giving an objective data 2. Rhina is giving a subjective data 3. The source of the data is primary 4. The source of the data is secondary
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rhina's 'environment is moving' is subjective (2) her perception and primary (3), from her directly, per assessment types. Objective (1) is measurable (e.g., pulse), secondary (4) from others. B (2,3) fits vertigo in Meniere's, making it correct.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is unconscious needs frequent mouth care. When performing mouth care, the best position of a client is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning an unconscious client for mouth care requires prioritizing airway protection and procedural safety. An unconscious client is at risk for aspiration of saliva, secretions, or cleaning solutions, as they lack a gag reflex and cannot swallow effectively. The side-lying position (B) is optimal because it allows gravity to drain secretions out of the mouth, reducing the risk of aspiration into the lungs. Fowler's position (A), a semi-upright posture, is useful for alert clients but less effective for unconscious ones, as secretions may still pool in the throat. Supine (C), lying flat on the back, increases aspiration risk by allowing fluids to flow toward the airway. Trendelenburg (D), with the head lower than the feet, is contraindicated as it exacerbates aspiration risk and is typically used for specific circulatory interventions. Side-lying facilitates access to the oral cavity while ensuring safety, making B the best choice for this vulnerable client.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statement is NOT a characteristic of Chronic pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic pain persists post-healing (B), links to psychological issues (C), and disrupts ADLs (D), per chronic pain traits. Sudden onset (A) is acute pain's feature, not chronic's gradual or prolonged nature. A mismatches chronic pain's typical course, making it the correct non-characteristic per pain literature.