ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which of the following statement is TRUE about General Adaptation Syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) has three stages (B) alarm, resistance, exhaustion, per Selye. Not one-time (A), involves hormones (C, e.g., cortisol), not all (D). B truly outlines GAS's phased response, making it correct.
Question 2 of 9
Nurse Angela knew that Stephen Lee Mu Chin, has just undergone an operation with an incision near the diaphragm. She knew that this will contribute to some complications later on. She then should develop what type of Nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-op near-diaphragm incision risks complications (e.g., respiratory), warranting a risk diagnosis (D), per NANDA. Actual (A) needs current signs, probable (B) and possible (C) don't apply pre-symptom. D anticipates, making it correct.
Question 3 of 9
The nurse is monitoring the respiratory status of a client following insertion of a tracheostomy. The nurse understands that oxygen saturation measurements obtained by pulse oximetry may be inaccurate if the client has which coexisting problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulse oximetry measures oxygen saturation but can be inaccurate with hypotension (C), as low blood pressure reduces peripheral perfusion, skewing readings. Fever (A) may increase metabolic demand but doesn't directly affect accuracy. Epilepsy (B) impacts neurological status, not perfusion. Respiratory failure (D) alters oxygenation but not oximetry reliability unless perfusion is compromised. C is correct. Rationale: Hypotension decreases blood flow to capillaries where oximeters detect hemoglobin saturation, leading to falsely low or erratic results, a known limitation per critical care monitoring standards. Nurses must correlate oximetry with clinical signs and possibly arterial blood gases (ABGs) in such cases, ensuring accurate respiratory assessment post-tracheostomy, unlike the other conditions which don't directly impair device function.
Question 4 of 9
Which of the following statement best describe resilience?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Resilience is ability to recover from adversity (B), per psychology e.g., bouncing back from loss. Not inability (A), not permanent (C, grows), not condition (D) strength-based. B best defines resilience's adaptive nature, making it correct.
Question 5 of 9
Imelda, was slashed and hacked by an unknown suspects. She suffered massive tissue loss and laceration on her arms and elbow in an attempt to evade the criminal. As a nurse, you know that the type of healing that will most likely occur to Miss Imelda is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Imelda's massive tissue loss and lacerations suggest second intention healing (B). This occurs in large, open wounds where edges can't be sutured, healing via granulation tissue formation from the base up, often with significant scarring. First intention (A) requires clean, approximated edges, not feasible here. Third intention (C) involves delayed closure of infected wounds, but the scenario doesn't specify infection or surgical delay. Fourth intention (D) isn't recognized. Second intention fits extensive trauma with tissue loss, as the body fills the defect naturally, making B the correct answer.
Question 6 of 9
Mr. Gary's wife verbalized that she is anxious about the impending death of her husband. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tell me more about what you're feeling' (B) is most appropriate, inviting Mrs. Gary to express anxiety therapeutically, per Rogers. 'Everything's alright' (A) dismisses, 'you'll get over it' (C) assumes, 'why anxious' (D) judges. B fosters support, making it correct.
Question 7 of 9
Which of the following statement best describe algor mortis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Algor mortis is cooling of the body after death (A), per post-mortem changes temp drops to ambient. Stiffening (B) is rigor, discoloration (C) livor, shrinking (D) not standard. A best defines algor mortis, making it correct.
Question 8 of 9
The body's biggest organ is which of the following components of the body?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The skin, the largest organ, protects and regulates, unlike intestines or kidneys. Nurses prioritize skin care for its extensive role in health.
Question 9 of 9
Which of the following statement best describe therapeutic communication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic communication is purposeful interaction (B), per nursing e.g., building trust. Not casual (A), not one-way (C), not order (D) goal-driven. B best defines its healing focus, like with Mr. Gary, making it correct.