ATI LPN
Nursing Fundamentals Exam for LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statement best describe interdisciplinary collaboration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interdisciplinary collaboration is teamwork across professions (B), per nursing e.g., nurse, doctor for Mr. Gary. Not alone (A), not task (C), not one-time (D) joint effort. B best defines its collective role, making it correct.
Question 2 of 5
Mr. Gary needed a referral but could see out-of-network doctors. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Referral with out-of-network option is a point of service plan (A) HMO/PPO mix, per definition. PPO (B) no referral, financing (C) funding, coordination (D) organization not hybrid-specific. A fits Mr. Gary's plan, making it correct.
Question 3 of 5
Alarm, resistance, and exhaustion are concepts related to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: General Adaptation Syndrome, by Hans Selye, describes stress responses: alarm (fight-or-flight), resistance (coping), and exhaustion (depletion). The Health Belief Model addresses behavior via perceived risks, the Transtheoretical Model focuses on change stages, and the Health Promotion Model targets wellness actions. In nursing, recognizing these stages helps manage stress-related conditions, like burnout or chronic illness, adjusting care to support adaptation or recovery during prolonged stressors.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing intervention takes priority in a patient who has undergone corrective surgery for laceration of the bladder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Post-bladder surgery, patients risk falls from pain, medication, or catheter-related mobility issues. Raising side rails prioritizes safety, preventing injury critical to recovery. Turning prevents pressure ulcers but is secondary. Range-of-motion exercises and massage aid circulation but don't address immediate risks. Nurses ensure a secure environment, supporting healing by minimizing complications like falls that could disrupt surgical repair.
Question 5 of 5
Jake is complaining of shortness of breath. The nurse assesses his respiratory rate to be 30 breaths per minute and documents that Jake is tachypneic. The nurse understands that tachypnea means:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachypnea refers to an abnormally rapid breathing rate, specifically defined as a respiratory rate exceeding 20 breaths per minute in adults at rest. In this scenario, Jake's respiratory rate is 30 breaths per minute, which clearly fits the definition of tachypnea. This condition often signals an underlying issue such as respiratory distress, infection, or anxiety, requiring further investigation by the healthcare team. The nurse's recognition and documentation of tachypnea are critical for ensuring timely intervention. The other options are unrelated: a pulse rate over 100 beats per minute defines tachycardia, not tachypnea; blood pressure of 140/90 indicates hypertension, which is a cardiovascular parameter; and frequent bowel sounds pertain to gastrointestinal activity, not respiration. Thus, the correct understanding of tachypnea aligns with a respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths per minute, making it the most accurate choice in this context.