ATI LPN
Nursing Fundamental Physical Assessment LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
When teaching someone about endocrine glands, which of the following statements could you use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Endocrine glands release hormones into the blood, unlike exocrine glands with ducts (sweat, sebaceous). They're epithelial-based. This educates clients on hormonal effects, a nursing teaching role.
Question 2 of 5
You are working with a client who is on a full liquid diet. The client is demanding some ice cream. Which of the following responses on your part would be best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Plain vanilla ice cream fits a full liquid diet, melting to liquid, meeting the client's request safely. Denying, calling, or deferring misses this. Nurses accommodate within guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
Which positioning technique should the nurse use to prevent pressure ulcers in a patient with limited mobility?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Supporting bony prominences with pillows or foam pads prevents pressure ulcers by distributing weight and reducing pressure on vulnerable spots in limited-mobility patients. Prone positioning or prolonged sitting increases risk, and a 90-degree head elevation causes shear. Nurses use this technique to protect skin, ensuring comfort and circulation, a primary defense against tissue breakdown in restricted movement cases.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing oxygen therapy to a client. What is an important nursing consideration when applying a nasal cannula for oxygen delivery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering humidified oxygen (D) is key with nasal cannulas, preventing nasal dryness and enhancing comfort at flows up to 6 L/min. Tight securing (A) causes discomfort. Mouth placement (B) is incorrect. Ear skin checks (C) apply to masks, not cannulas. Humidification aligns with nursing care standards, reducing irritation.
Question 5 of 5
A client is sent to the psychiatric unit for forensic evaluation after he is accused of arson. His tentative diagnosis is antisocial personality disorder. In reviewing the client's record, the nurse could expect to find:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antisocial personality disorder often manifests with a history of cruelty to animals, a behavioral marker reflecting disregard for others' rights, common in childhood conduct issues progressing to this diagnosis. Consistent employment contradicts the impulsivity and irresponsibility typical of the disorder, while intelligence varies and isn't characteristically low. Remorse is rare due to limited empathy. Nurses reviewing such records anticipate these patterns to inform care, focusing on safety and behavioral management rather than expecting regret or stability.