ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals of Nursing Course Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which of the following statement is NOT true about confidentiality in nursing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Confidentiality protects privacy (A), is ethical (B), needs consent (D) 'shared with everyone' (C) isn't true, restricts info, per HIPAA/ethics. C contradicts confidentiality's protective intent, ensuring Mr. Gary's data stays private unless authorized, making it untrue.
Question 2 of 9
Which of the following is a preparation of choice for a patient who has been admitted in ED with an open contaminated injury and no recent history of tetanus immunization?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tetanus immunoglobulin provides immediate passive immunity against *Clostridium tetani* in contaminated wounds, neutralizing toxins in unvaccinated patients. DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) and tetanus toxoid build active immunity over time, unsuitable for acute cases. Tetanus antitoxin is outdated. Nurses administer immunoglobulin alongside toxoid for dual protection, preventing tetanus's lethal muscle spasms, critical in emergency settings.
Question 3 of 9
When assessing the urinary output of a client who has had extracorporeal lithotripsy, the nurse can expect to find:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cherry-red urine clearing over time is expected post-extracorporeal lithotripsy, reflecting initial hematuria from stone fragmentation, then resolution as bleeding subsides a normal progression. Orange tinge, persistent dark red, or smoky urine suggest other issues. Nurses monitor this to confirm procedure success, reassuring clients while watching for prolonged bleeding or infection.
Question 4 of 9
Which of the following statement is NOT true about social determinants of health?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Social determinants include income, education (A), affect outcomes (B), can change (C) 'only biological' (D) isn't true, they're social, per WHO. D's biology limit fails, making it untrue.
Question 5 of 9
Period of nursing where religious Christian orders emerged to take care of the sick
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Apprentice Period (6th-19th centuries) saw Christian orders like the Sisters of Charity emerge to nurse the sick, driven by faith e.g., tending plague victims. Unlike Dark (decline), Contemporary (modern), or Educative (formal schools), this era blended religious duty with care, laying nursing's compassionate foundation.
Question 6 of 9
The nurse asked Mr. Gary his care preferences. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking care preferences is patient-centered care (A) needs focus, per definition. Holistic (B) whole, promotion (C) well-being, informatics (D) tech not preference-specific. A fits the nurse's priority on Mr. Gary's wishes, making it correct.
Question 7 of 9
Which of the following words represents the basic unit of all life and is the simplest structure that possesses all the characteristics of life: organization, metabolism, responsiveness, homeostasis, growth, and reproduction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The cell is life's basic unit, exhibiting all characteristics organization, metabolism, responsiveness, homeostasis, growth, reproduction unlike genes, chromosomes, or organelles, which are components. This foundational knowledge guides nursing understanding of bodily functions and cellular-level care.
Question 8 of 9
Which of the following should be included in a plan of care for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changing TPN every 24 hours prevents bacterial growth in the hypertonic solution.
Question 9 of 9
The nurse is preparing a client with Addison's disease for discharge. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reporting excessive weight gain signals fluid retention in Addison's disease, indicating adrenal insufficiency worsening fluid limits, symptom-only dosing, and temperature avoidance aren't key. Nurses teach this, ensuring medication adherence, critical for managing this endocrine condition.