ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are ready to take the client's oral temperature. You ask this client how long it has been since drinking something hot or cold or smoking. The client admits having just drunk a cup of hot coffee. You will wait how long before taking the temperature?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which patient is at the greatest risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to immobility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A patient post-surgery faces the greatest deep vein thrombosis risk due to immobility during recovery, slowing circulation and promoting clotting. Hypertension or diabetes contributes less directly, and regular exercise reduces risk. Nurses focus on this group with prophylaxis like anticoagulants or leg exercises, recognizing surgery's unique immobility burden as a critical factor in thrombus formation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client receiving oxygen therapy via a non-rebreather mask. What should the nurse do to ensure the mask is functioning effectively?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inflating the reservoir bag prior to inhalation (C) ensures a non-rebreather mask functions effectively, providing a high oxygen reserve (up to 95%) for each breath. Deflation (A) limits oxygen. High flow (B) isn't specific to function. Removing valves (D) defeats the design. Proper bag inflation, per respiratory care, ensures maximal delivery.
Question 4 of 5
The licensed vocational nurse may not assume the primary care for a client:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) have a scope of practice excluding primary care for clients with complex needs like venous access devices, which require advanced monitoring and intervention skills reserved for RNs. The fourth stage of labor, post-appendectomy recovery, and bipolar disorder management typically involve stable or predictable care LVNs can handle under supervision. Venous devices, however, pose risks like infection or occlusion, demanding higher-level assessment. Nurses respect these boundaries to ensure safe, competent care delivery aligned with licensure limits.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year-old is admitted to the unit following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following would indicate a complication of the surgery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bright red bleeding post-tonsillectomy signals a complication hemorrhage requiring urgent attention, as it indicates active vessel rupture beyond normal oozing. Decreased intake or sore throat are expected, while restlessness might suggest pain, not bleeding. Nurses monitor for this to intervene promptly, preventing shock or airway compromise in a 5-year-old.