ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is included in Orem's theory?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orem's Self-Care Theory includes maintaining sufficient air intake as a universal self-care requisite.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is admitted to the hospital with complaints of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe abdominal pain. Which of the following would immediately alert the nurse that the patient has bleeding from the GI tract?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The guaiac test detects occult blood in stool, indicating GI bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
After 1 week of hospitalization, Mr. Gray develops hypokalemia. Which of the following is the most significant symptom of his disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle weakness is a hallmark of hypokalemia due to potassium's role in muscle function.
Question 4 of 5
While the nurse is administering medications to a client, the client states 'I do not want to take that medicine today.' Which of the following responses by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exploring the reason respects autonomy and gathers critical data.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse caring for a patient with an infectious disease who requires isolation should refer to guidelines published by the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The CDC provides authoritative isolation guidelines.