ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals of Nursing Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which position should the nurse use for a patient who is immobile to promote lung expansion and prevent respiratory complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position with knees flexed promotes lung expansion in immobile patients by easing diaphragm movement, reducing respiratory complication risks like pneumonia. Supine restricts breathing, prone is impractical, and lateral may compress lungs. Nurses adopt this to optimize oxygenation, supporting recovery and comfort in those unable to shift positions independently.
Question 2 of 5
A client hospitalized with a fractured mandible is to be discharged. Which piece of equipment should be kept on the client with a fractured mandible?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wire cutters are essential for a client with a fractured mandible, often wired shut for immobilization, to cut wires in emergencies like vomiting or airway obstruction, ensuring safety post-discharge. An oral airway, pliers, or tracheostomy set isn't standard for this condition wires are the focus. Nurses emphasize this precaution, teaching clients and families its use, preventing complications from restricted jaw movement during healing.
Question 3 of 5
The 5-minute Apgar of a baby delivered by C-section is recorded as 9. The most likely reason for this score is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 5-minute Apgar score of 9 typically reflects one point deduction, often for color, with cyanosis of the hands and feet (acrocyanosis) being common in newborns, especially post-C-section, due to initial circulation adjustments. Mottling or hemorrhages don't directly score points off, and a respiratory rate of 20-28 is low (normal is 30-60), potentially docking more points. Nurses recognize acrocyanosis as benign, resolving naturally, and use this score to reassure parents while monitoring transition, ensuring no further intervention is needed.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assigning tasks to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task should not be delegated to the UAP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered amoxicillin (Amoxil) for a client with a sinus infection. Before administering the medication, the nurse should ask the client if he is allergic to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Penicillin allergy must be assessed before amoxicillin, a penicillin derivative, to prevent anaphylaxis in a sinus infection client codeine, aspirin, and sulfa aren't related. Nurses confirm allergies, ensuring safe antibiotic administration, critical for infection resolution without adverse reactions.