ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals of Nursing Course Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 2 of 5
A client asks which of the vitamins can be stored in the body. Which of the following answers by the nurse would be correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin D is fat-soluble and stored, unlike water-soluble C, B1, or biotin. Nurses educate on this for supplementation risks.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing action promotes safe mobilization and transfers for a patient with a lower extremity injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing a firm, stable surface for transfers ensures safety for a patient with a lower extremity injury, minimizing fall risk and supporting controlled movement. Avoiding weight-bearing might apply early but not universally, rapid moves are dangerous, and skipping devices can compromise safety. Nurses prioritize this to stabilize transfers, accommodating the injury while fostering secure mobility, critical for recovery and protection.
Question 4 of 5
A client with pneumonia requires oxygen therapy. Which oxygen delivery system would be most appropriate for this client to improve oxygenation and reduce the work of breathing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High-flow nasal cannula (C) is ideal for pneumonia, providing humidified oxygen up to 60 L/min, improving oxygenation and reducing breathing effort. Simple mask (A) offers less precision (40-60%). Partial rebreather (B) impedes secretion clearance. Transtracheal (D) is invasive, not typical. High-flow supports acute needs, per respiratory care, enhancing comfort and efficacy.
Question 5 of 5
A client hospitalized with severe depression and suicidal ideation refuses to talk with the nurse. The nurse recognizes that the suicidal client has difficulty:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients with severe depression and suicidal ideation often struggle to express anger outwardly due to internalized emotions, a common psychological barrier in this condition. Depression can suppress verbal communication, particularly about intense feelings like anger, which may be directed inward, heightening suicidal risk. Low self-worth is a symptom they might feel but not the primary difficulty in expression. Remorse or guilt may be present, yet these are less tied to communication challenges than suppressed anger. Dependence on others might occur but isn't the core issue here. Nurses must recognize this pattern to address underlying emotions safely, using therapeutic techniques to encourage expression, reducing isolation and risk.