ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2024 Questions
Question 1 of 5
When you discover an electrical fire and decide you need a fire extinguisher, you will need to find a fire extinguisher that is rated for which class of fire?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An electrical fire requires a Class C extinguisher, designed for energized electrical equipment like appliances or wiring. Class A suits ordinary combustibles (wood), Class B handles flammable liquids, and Class E isn't standard (often confused with electrical but not U.S.-classified). Using a Class C extinguisher, typically with non-conductive agents like carbon dioxide, ensures safety by avoiding shock while extinguishing. This choice protects both the nurse and client in a healthcare setting, aligning with fire safety protocols.
Question 2 of 5
When a client's skin is dry, which of the following nursing interventions would be most helpful?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limiting bathing to once or twice weekly prevents further drying of already dry skin, preserving natural oils. Daily bathing, even without soap or with oil, risks exacerbation, and lotion isn't a bath substitute. Nurses apply this to maintain skin integrity.
Question 3 of 5
When giving a client a diagnosis of acute pain, the nurse 'using NANDA diagnostic categories' will use this diagnosis only when the pain last no longer than which of the following lengths of time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NANDA defines acute pain as lasting up to 6 months, beyond which it's chronic. Nurses use this timeframe for diagnosis accuracy.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment finding indicates a potential musculoskeletal complication of immobility?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contractures permanent muscle and tendon shortening indicate a musculoskeletal complication of immobility, restricting joint movement due to prolonged stillness. High muscle tone might suggest other conditions, while active motion and strong joints reflect health, not issues. Nurses assess for this to initiate stretching or therapy, countering the stiffening that immobility causes, ensuring musculoskeletal function is preserved as much as possible in affected patients.
Question 5 of 5
A client with pneumonia exhibits signs of respiratory distress and decreased oxygen saturation. What is the primary indication for initiating oxygen therapy in this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Improving oxygen delivery to tissues (C) is the primary indication for oxygen therapy in pneumonia with distress and low SpO2, correcting hypoxia from impaired gas exchange. Lung expansion (A) is secondary. Antimicrobial therapy (B) treats infection, not oxygenation. Bacterial resistance (D) is unrelated. Enhanced oxygen delivery supports vital organs, per infectious disease care principles, critical in acute respiratory compromise.