ATI LPN
ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statement best describe health care financing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health care financing is funding care services (B), per definition e.g., insurance for Mr. Gary. Not patient-only (A), not one-time (C), not skill (D) system-based. B best defines its role, supporting care access, making it correct.
Question 2 of 5
A woman in labor is receiving an antibiotic. She suddenly complains of trouble breathing, weakness and nausea. The nurse should recognize that these signs are usually indicative of impending:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden breathing difficulty, weakness, and nausea during antibiotic administration suggest a severe allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis. This life-threatening condition involves systemic histamine release, causing airway constriction, hypotension, and gastrointestinal distress. Pulmonary egophony relates to lung sound changes, not systemic symptoms. Amniotic fluid embolism presents with cardiovascular collapse and bleeding, not primarily nausea. Bronchospasm is airway narrowing but lacks the broader symptoms here. Immediate recognition of anaphylaxis prompts epinephrine administration and airway support, critical for maternal and fetal survival in labor.
Question 3 of 5
What is the term used for a high-pitched musical sound in clients during a respiratory assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high-pitched musical sound during breathing is wheezing, caused by air passing through narrowed airways, often due to asthma, allergies, or obstruction. Stridor is a harsh, high-pitched sound from upper airway obstruction, distinct from wheezing's expiratory nature. Crowing resembles a rooster's call, linked to laryngospasm, not a musical tone. A sigh is a deep breath, not pathological. Wheezing's recognition guides interventions like bronchodilators, addressing underlying inflammation or constriction, crucial for restoring normal respiration and preventing hypoxia.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is considered as an example of intentional tort?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: False imprisonment, an intentional tort, involves deliberately restricting someone's freedom, like restraining a competent patient against their will. Malpractice and negligence are unintentional torts, stemming from carelessness or failure to meet standards, not intent. Breach of duty is a negligence component, not a standalone tort. In nursing, intentional torts require purposeful action, and false imprisonment risks legal liability, emphasizing patient rights and consent in care delivery.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following assessment finding is typical of extracellular fluid loss?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Extracellular fluid loss (e.g., dehydration) reduces blood volume, causing a rapid, thready pulse as the heart compensates for hypovolemia. Distended jugular veins suggest fluid overload, not loss. Elevated hematocrit reflects hemoconcentration, but pulse is a more immediate sign. Increased sodium occurs with water loss, not always fluid volume. Nurses monitor pulse to detect early shock, guiding fluid replacement to restore circulation and prevent organ damage.