ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2024 Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which of the following do not correctly correlates the increase BP of Ms. Aida, a 70 year old diabetic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Females over 65 often have higher BP e.g., post-menopause not lower, contradicting Aida's rise. Diabetes (vessel damage), morning peaks (circadian), African risk (genetics) align. Nurses note this e.g., elderly diabetics for management.
Question 2 of 9
The goal of nursing is to put the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him'. This was stated by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This quote reflects a historical view of nursing as facilitating natural healing, attributed to Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. In her 1859 work, *Notes on Nursing*, she emphasized optimizing the patient's environment cleanliness, air, and rest for recovery. Henderson defined nursing through 14 basic needs, Watson focused on caring theory, and Rogers developed a science of unitary beings none match this phrasing. Nightingale's philosophy shaped nursing's focus on holistic care, influencing practice for centuries by prioritizing patient conditions over direct intervention.
Question 3 of 9
The government passed a law improving health access. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Law improving access is health policy (A) rules for care, per definition. Coordination (B) organizes, patient-centered (C) tailors, literacy (D) understands not law-specific. A fits policy impact, making it correct.
Question 4 of 9
Nurse Aida, in spite of the incident, still consider Roger as worthwhile simply because he is a human being. What major ingredient of a therapeutic communication is Nurse Aida using?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurse Aida uses positive regard (B), valuing Roger as a human despite his behavior, a key therapeutic communication ingredient per Rogers. Empathy (A) involves feeling with the client, not just valuing them. Comfortable sense of self (C) is the nurse's confidence, and self-awareness (D) is understanding one's reactions. Positive regard fosters acceptance, crucial for trust and healing, aligning with Aida's stance, making B correct.
Question 5 of 9
Which of the following is the appropriate nursing intervention for a patient with a terminal illness who is passing through the acceptance stage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In Kübler-Ross's acceptance stage, patients often seek peace, preferring quiet presence over active intervention. Being nearby without speaking respects their emotional state, offering comfort without disruption. Crying aligns with earlier stages (e.g., depression), unrestricted visiting may overwhelm, and explaining procedures suits denial or bargaining. Nurses provide silent support, aligning with the patient's need for calm reflection, enhancing dignity and comfort in end-of-life care.
Question 6 of 9
The nurse is caring for a client with a closed reduction of the left forearm. Which finding should be reported to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cool, pale fingers post-left forearm closed reduction indicate circulatory compromise, possibly compartment syndrome, needing urgent reporting pain is expected, odor suggests infection (less acute), and pulse (88) is normal. Nurses assess neurovascular status, acting fast, preventing tissue damage in this orthopedic emergency.
Question 7 of 9
Which of the following provides that nurses must be a member of a national nurse organization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 1981 Philippine Nursing Code of Ethics, approved by delegates, mandates membership in a national organization (PNA) e.g., ensuring ethical accountability. R.A. 877 (old law), R.A. 7164 (1991 law), and PNA memos differ. This reflects nursing's collective responsibility, reinforcing professional unity and standards.
Question 8 of 9
What do you think is the most important nursing order in a client with major head trauma who is about to receive bolus enteral feeding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring I&O ensures fluid balance with hyperosmotic enteral feeding.
Question 9 of 9
A client with a tracheostomy gets easily frustrated when trying to communicate personal needs to the nurse. The nurse determines that which method for communication may be the easiest for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a tracheostomy client, a picture or word board (B) is easiest, allowing quick, clear communication without speech. Paper (A) requires literacy and dexterity. Family interpretation (C) is unreliable. Hand signals (D) need setup. B is correct. Rationale: Visual aids bypass vocal limitations, enhancing autonomy, a practical solution per speech therapy standards.