ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
When you encounter the victim of an electrical-current injury who is still holding an electrical appliance, you would do which of the following things first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For an electrical injury with the victim still holding the appliance, shutting off the current is the first step to stop the hazard. Moving them risks shocking the rescuer, and unplugging might be unsafe if the source isn't accessible. Checking vitals comes after ensuring safety. Turning off the power via a breaker if needed eliminates the risk, allowing safe intervention, a priority in emergency nursing to protect all involved.
Question 2 of 5
You are working with a client who has dentures but does not wear them. When questioned about the reason for not wearing the dentures, the client says it makes him feel old. Which of the following responses would be best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explaining that dentures prevent gum shrinkage addresses the client's concern practically, encouraging use beyond aesthetics. Dismissal, acceptance, or appearance focus miss the health benefit. Nurses educate to support oral health.
Question 3 of 5
When talking with a client about complete and incomplete proteins, which of the following would you use as the best example of a complete protein?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eggs are a complete protein, containing all essential amino acids, unlike olives, rice, or nuts (incomplete). Nurses teach this for nutrition.
Question 4 of 5
Which nursing intervention promotes safe transfer techniques for a patient with limited mobility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a transfer belt enhances safety during transfers for patients with limited mobility, offering stability and support while allowing caregivers to maintain proper mechanics, reducing injury risk. Independent transfers without aid heighten fall chances, sliding boards aren't universal, and rapid lifting is unsafe. Nurses employ this tool to ensure controlled, secure movement, balancing patient safety with caregiver ergonomics, a key technique in mobility-limited care settings.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) develops altered mental status and decreased oxygen saturation. What is the primary indication for initiating oxygen therapy in this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring adequate oxygen supply to the brain (D) is the primary indication for oxygen therapy in TBI with altered status and low SpO2, preventing hypoxic brain damage. Cerebral edema (A) or BP stabilization (C) involves other interventions. Neurological improvement (B) follows oxygenation. Adequate oxygen supports cerebral metabolism, per neurotrauma care, critical to limit secondary injury.