ATI LPN
ATI Fundamentals LPN Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which of the following nursing intervention is appropriate when an IV infusion infiltrates?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV infiltration (fluid in tissues) requires discontinuing the infusion to stop further leakage, preventing swelling or tissue damage. Elevation reduces edema post-removal, flushing worsens infiltration, and warm compresses aid absorption later. Nurses prioritize stopping the source, then assess for complications like phlebitis, ensuring patient comfort and vein integrity.
Question 2 of 9
Rommel told Budek, 'Do you think Im crazy?' Budek responded, 'Do you think your crazy?' Budek uses what example of therapeutic communication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Budek's 'Do you think you're crazy?' is reflecting (A), redirecting Rommel's question to explore his feelings or self-perception. Restating (B) repeats verbatim (e.g., 'You think you're crazy?'). Exploring (C) digs deeper (e.g., 'Why do you ask?'). Clarification (D) seeks meaning. Reflecting, per Peplau, fosters self-reflection, apt for Rommel's doubt, making A correct.
Question 3 of 9
The nurse is completing a health history with an older adult client who reveals smoking one pack of cigarettes daily for the past 50 years. Which illness prevention strategy should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For an older adult with a 50-year, pack-a-day smoking history, the nurse prioritizes illness prevention via a smoking cessation program referral primary prevention to halt further damage from a modifiable risk tied to lung cancer, COPD, and heart disease. Quitting slashes these risks studies show even late cessation improves lung function. Screening for lung cancer is secondary, detecting issues, not preventing them, though relevant later. Nutrition or mobility exercises enhance wellness but don't address smoking's root threat 20% of smokers develop COPD. Cessation directly targets the habit, aligning with nursing's preventive ethos, offering practical support like group therapy or nicotine aids. This strategy empowers the client to alter a decades-long risk, maximizing health gains despite age, a cornerstone of tailored care.
Question 4 of 9
The physician has discussed the need for medication with the parents of an infant with congenital hypothyroidism. The nurse can reinforce the physician's teaching by telling the parents that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lifetime thyroid hormone replacement is needed for congenital hypothyroidism to prevent developmental delays growth spurts, holidays, or alternate days don't suffice. Nurses reinforce this, ensuring adherence, critical for normal growth in this endocrine disorder.
Question 5 of 9
A nurse identifies ways he/she can improve performance. He/she reflects on his nursing experiences. This is an example of the core critical thinking skill:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-regulation in critical thinking involves monitoring and improving one's performance through reflection on experiences, identifying strengths and weaknesses. A nurse reflecting on past care to enhance future practice exemplifies this e.g., adjusting communication after a patient misunderstanding. Analysis breaks down data (e.g., lab results), not necessarily reflecting on personal performance. Inference draws conclusions from evidence (e.g., diagnosing from symptoms), not self-improvement. Explanation justifies actions (e.g., why a drug was given), not introspective growth. Self-regulation's focus on self-assessment and correction aligns with the nurse's reflective process, fostering continuous professional development, a vital skill in nursing for adapting to challenges and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care over time.
Question 6 of 9
Type of recording that integrates all data about the problem, gathered by members of the health team.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: POMR (Problem-Oriented Medical Record) (A) integrates team data per problem, per Weed's system. Traditional (B) and source-oriented (D) separate by discipline. Resource-oriented (C) isn't recognized. A fits interdisciplinary focus, making it correct.
Question 7 of 9
Which of the following is an example of relaxation technique?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Guided imagery (A) is a relaxation technique, calming via imagined scenes, per pain management categories. Distraction (B) diverts attention, TENS (C) uses electrical stimulation, acupuncture (D) needles none primarily relax. A reduces tension and stress, fitting relaxation's goal, making it the correct example.
Question 8 of 9
Anastacia Giron-Tupas was the first Filipino nurse to occupy the position of chief nurse in this hospital.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anastacia Giron-Tupas, a pioneering Filipino nurse, became chief nurse at Philippine General Hospital, marking a milestone in local nursing leadership. Unlike St. Paul, Iloilo, or St. Luke's, PGH's prominence made her role significant, influencing professional advancement and recognition for Filipino nurses in the early 20th century.
Question 9 of 9
Mr. Gary refuses pork-based medication because of his religious belief. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Refusing pork-based meds due to religion is culture (A) beliefs shaping health choices, per cultural competence. Illness (B) is disease, disability (C) function loss, risk factor (D) predisposition not belief-based. A reflects how culture influences care decisions, making it correct.