ATI LPN
Dewitt Fundamentals Quizlet LPN Pass Medications Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statement is TRUE about chain of command?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chain of command is a structured reporting line (B), per nursing e.g., nurse to supervisor. Not alone (A), not emergency-only (C), not all (D) hierarchy-based. B truly defines its role, like Mr. Gary's care issues, making it correct.
Question 2 of 5
Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and illness'. This definition was given by
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This definition comes from the American Nurses Association's 1995 *Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice*, emphasizing nurses' role in addressing human responses like pain or anxiety to health conditions. The International Council of Nurses offers a broader global definition, not this specific wording. Nightingale's 1858 views focused on environmental care, not diagnosis. The Indian Nursing Council's 1948 context lacks this phrasing. The ANA's definition underscores nursing's unique scope, guiding practice and education in assessing and managing patient reactions.
Question 3 of 5
The interpretation of the data collected about the patient represents the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessment in the nursing process involves collecting and interpreting data (e.g., vitals, symptoms) to identify patient status. Health problems emerge from this analysis, forming diagnoses. The care plan and interventions follow, based on assessment findings. Nurses rely on this step to establish a baseline, ensuring accurate diagnoses and tailored care, foundational to effective patient management across all settings.
Question 4 of 5
An ABG analysis report shows: pH-7.20; PCO2-35 mmHg; HCO3-20 mEq/L. These findings are suggestive of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ABG values show low pH (7.20, acidotic), normal PCO2 (35 mmHg, respiratory normal), and low HCO3 (20 mEq/L, metabolic loss). This indicates metabolic acidosis, like from diarrhea or ketoacidosis, where bicarbonate drops, uncompensated by respiration. Alkalosis has high pH, respiratory issues alter PCO2. Nurses correct the cause (e.g., fluids), restoring balance to prevent cellular dysfunction.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is inappropriate nursing action when administering NGT feeding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the feeding 20 inches above the nasogastric tube's insertion point is inappropriate, as excessive height causes rapid flow, risking aspiration or gastric distension. Standard practice recommends 12-18 inches for controlled delivery, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Introducing the feeding slowly prevents sudden stomach overload, reducing nausea or reflux correct practice. Instilling 60 ml of water post-feeding clears the tube, maintaining patency and hydration a standard, appropriate step. Assisting the patient into Fowler's position (elevated head) minimizes aspiration risk, aligning with best practice. The excessive height deviates from guidelines, potentially overwhelming the stomach's capacity and compromising digestion or respiratory safety, making it the clear inappropriate action in NGT feeding administration.