ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are working with a client who has dentures but does not wear them. When questioned about the reason for not wearing the dentures, the client says it makes him feel old. Which of the following responses would be best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explaining that dentures prevent gum shrinkage addresses the client's concern practically, encouraging use beyond aesthetics. Dismissal, acceptance, or appearance focus miss the health benefit. Nurses educate to support oral health.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing intervention promotes safe transfer techniques for a patient with limited mobility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a transfer belt enhances safety during transfers for patients with limited mobility, offering stability and support while allowing caregivers to maintain proper mechanics, reducing injury risk. Independent transfers without aid heighten fall chances, sliding boards aren't universal, and rapid lifting is unsafe. Nurses employ this tool to ensure controlled, secure movement, balancing patient safety with caregiver ergonomics, a key technique in mobility-limited care settings.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) develops altered mental status and decreased oxygen saturation. What is the primary indication for initiating oxygen therapy in this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring adequate oxygen supply to the brain (D) is the primary indication for oxygen therapy in TBI with altered status and low SpO2, preventing hypoxic brain damage. Cerebral edema (A) or BP stabilization (C) involves other interventions. Neurological improvement (B) follows oxygenation. Adequate oxygen supports cerebral metabolism, per neurotrauma care, critical to limit secondary injury.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen therapy via a Venturi mask. Which assessment finding indicates the need for adjustment of the oxygen flow rate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nasal dryness and discomfort (C) indicate inadequate humidification with a Venturi mask, necessitating flow or humidity adjustment. SpO2 98% (A) and RR 16 (B) are normal. 4 L/min (D) may be correct but doesn't address symptoms. Adjustment, per respiratory care, improves tolerance and efficacy.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following snacks would be suitable for the child with gluten-induced enteropathy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Buttered popcorn is suitable for gluten-induced enteropathy (celiac disease), as corn is naturally gluten-free, unlike oatmeal, wheat bread, or pizza crust, which contain gluten and damage the intestine. Nurses guide dietary choices to avoid gluten, preventing malabsorption and symptoms like diarrhea, ensuring nutritional health for affected children.