ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam 1 Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following are qualities of a good recording? 1. Brevity 2. Completeness and chronology 3. Appropriateness 4. Accuracy
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Good recording requires brevity (1), completeness/chronology (2), appropriateness (3), and accuracy (4) all (D), per legal standards. Partial sets (A, B, C) omit essentials. D ensures thorough, clear records, making it correct.
Question 2 of 5
Exchange of gases takes place in which of the following organ?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gas exchange refers to the physiological process where oxygen is absorbed into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide is expelled from it, occurring primarily in the lungs (B). This happens in the alveoli, tiny air sacs where oxygen diffuses into pulmonary capillaries and carbon dioxide moves out to be exhaled. The kidneys (A) regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, not gas exchange. The liver (C) metabolizes nutrients and detoxifies substances but has no role in respiration. The heart (D) pumps blood, facilitating circulation, but does not perform gas exchange. The lungs' unique structure alveoli surrounded by capillaries enables efficient diffusion driven by concentration gradients, making B the correct answer. This process is vital for oxygenation of tissues and removal of metabolic waste, underscoring the lungs' respiratory function.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statement is TRUE about TENS?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TENS is Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (A), uses electrodes near pain sites (B), and operates via gate control theory (C) blocking pain signals per pain relief tech. All (D) are true, reflecting TENS' mechanism and use in practice, making it the correct choice as all statements align.
Question 4 of 5
Mr. Gary's wife acted as a proxy in decision making when Mr. Gary became unconscious due to complication of his illness. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mrs. Gary as proxy when Mr. Gary is unconscious is a health care proxy (C), per legal terms designated decision-maker. Living will (A) states wishes, DNR (B) bars CPR, bill of rights (D) ensures care. C fits surrogate role, making it correct.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statement best describe ethics?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ethics are moral principles governing behavior (B), per philosophy guiding right/wrong in nursing. Hospital rules (A), state laws (C), or law-moral mix (D) are narrower. B best captures ethics' broad moral scope, making it correct.