ATI LPN
LPN Nursing Fundamentals Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which of the following statement is NOT true regarding home care of terminally ill client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Home care includes family (A), is less expensive than hospitals (C), and is individualized (D), per home care norms. Equipments needed are expensive (B) isn't universally true basic needs (e.g., bed, oxygen) aren't always costly. B's assumption fails context, making it the untrue statement.
Question 2 of 9
A nurse is discussing illness prevention with a group of older adults in a community center. Which topic reflects primary prevention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Primary prevention stops illness before it starts, key for older adults prone to infections. Teaching about flu vaccines promotes immunity, preventing flu a major risk as immunity wanes with age aligning with nursing's community education role. Prostate cancer and hearing loss screenings are secondary, detecting issues early. Memory clinic referrals are tertiary, managing dementia's effects. Flu vaccine education backed by data showing it cuts flu deaths in seniors empowers this group to act pre-exposure, a proactive step suiting a center's wellness focus. Nursing leverages this to reduce seasonal illness burden, ensuring older adults maintain health through accessible, evidence-based prevention, distinct from detection or treatment strategies.
Question 3 of 9
Mr. Gary's HMO limits his doctor choices to control costs. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HMO limiting doctors for cost is managed care (A) structured system, per definition. Medicare (B) and Medicaid (C) fund, prevention (D) avoids not cost-focused. A fits managed care's control, making it correct.
Question 4 of 9
The nurse is providing endotracheal suctioning to a client who is mechanically ventilated when the client becomes restless and tachycardic. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Restlessness and tachycardia during suctioning indicate distress (e.g., hypoxia); discontinuing suctioning (D) is priority. Rationale: Stopping prevents further oxygen depletion, stabilizing the client first per airway management protocols.
Question 5 of 9
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of asthma. Which finding is typically associated with an acute asthma attack?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diminished breath sounds bilaterally typify an acute asthma attack, reflecting airway obstruction productive cough, normal rate, or high saturation don't align. Nurses auscultate, administering bronchodilators, ensuring airway patency in this respiratory emergency.
Question 6 of 9
Which nursing intervention is important for preventing falls during patient transfers?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing clear instructions and explanations helps prevent falls during transfers by ensuring patients understand and cooperate with the process, enhancing safety. One caregiver or rapid transfers risks instability, and skipping devices undermines support. Nurses use this to empower patients, reducing confusion-related mishaps, a proactive step in maintaining stability and preventing injuries during vulnerable movements.
Question 7 of 9
Which of the following is TRUE about the auscultation of blood pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The stethoscope bell auscultates low-frequency Korotkoff sounds e.g., tapping unlike diaphragm (high). Pulse +4 (bounding), +1 (weak), sound pitch (low) differ. Nurses use this e.g., bell for clarity, per technique.
Question 8 of 9
Mission Indradhanush programme is related to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mission Indradhanush, launched in India (2014), aims to vaccinate all children against seven diseases (e.g., diphtheria, pertussis). Breastfeeding (choice A), family spacing (choice B), and nutrition (choice D) are health priorities but not its focus. Immunization (choice C) is correct, per program goals. Nurses administer vaccines, track coverage, and educate, boosting public health.
Question 9 of 9
The nurse performed a breast exam to detect breast cancer. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Breast exam for cancer detection is secondary prevention (B) early diagnosis, per levels. Primary (A) and health promotion (D) prevent onset, tertiary (C) manages post-diagnosis. B fits screening, making it correct.