ATI LPN
LPN Nursing Fundamentals Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statement best describe nursing code of ethics?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nursing code of ethics is moral guidelines for nurses (B), per ANA e.g., duty, respect. Not hospital (A), not contract (C), not request (D) profession-wide. B best defines its ethical framework, guiding Mr. Gary's nurse, making it correct.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statement best describe infection control?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infection control is preventing disease spread (B), per nursing e.g., handwashing. Not ignoring (A), not task (C), not one-time (D) ongoing prevention. B best defines its protective role, like for Mr. Gary, making it correct.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse planned Mr. Gary's care to save time. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Planning care to save time is time management (A) efficient organization, per definition. Priority (B) orders, policy (C) rules, advocacy (D) rights not time-specific. A fits the nurse's scheduling for Mr. Gary, making it correct.
Question 4 of 5
The name of the nursing diagnosis is linked to the etiology with the phrase:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In nursing diagnoses, a standardized format connects the problem to its cause. The phrase 'related to' is used to link the identified health issue, such as 'Impaired Mobility,' to its etiology, like 'joint stiffness,' forming a clear cause-and-effect relationship. 'As manifested by' and 'evidenced by' describe symptoms or signs supporting the diagnosis, not the cause. 'Due to' is less specific and not part of the formal nursing diagnosis structure outlined by NANDA International. This format ensures clarity in care planning, allowing nurses to address underlying causes effectively, enhancing patient outcomes through targeted interventions based on this relationship.
Question 5 of 5
Skin breaks, abrasion, blister, or shallow crater, edema, and infection are characteristics of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stage II pressure ulcers involve partial-thickness skin loss, presenting as abrasions, blisters, or shallow craters, often with edema or infection if untreated. Stage I shows non-blanchable redness, Stage III extends to subcutaneous tissue, and Stage IV reaches muscle or bone. Nurses assess these signs to stage ulcers accurately, guiding interventions like pressure relief or wound care, preventing progression and promoting healing in at-risk patients.