ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test I Questions
Extract:
A hospitalized patient tells the nurse that he intends to leave the acute care facility, against medical advice
Question 1 of 5
A hospitalized patient tells the nurse that he intends to leave the acute care facility, against medical advice. The nurse's initial action(s) should be to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Listen to the patient, answer questions, and offer to have the supervisor or physician speak with the patient: Understanding the patient’s concerns and providing information may help address their reasons for leaving and promote informed decision-making.
Extract:
The nurse recognizes that an autopsy must be performed when the patient
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes that an autopsy must be performed when the patient:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Died suddenly, unexpectedly, or suspiciously: Autopsies are legally required in cases of sudden, unexpected, or suspicious deaths to determine the exact cause.
Extract:
A patient has an acute care facility discharge order for later that day
Question 3 of 5
A patient has an acute care facility discharge order for later that day. The LPN/LVN understands that part of the discharge process to be performed by the registered nurse is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Writing the discharge instructions: Writing discharge instructions requires the professional judgment of an RN, ensuring that the patient receives comprehensive education about their care post-discharge.
Extract:
The nurse is aware that patients who are not candidates for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is aware that patients who are not candidates for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) include patients with: (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A. Cardiac pacemakers: MRIs use strong magnets that can interfere with pacemaker function. C. Automatic implantable cardiac defibrillators: Similar to pacemakers, these devices can malfunction or pose risks during MRI. D. Metal hip prosthesis: Metal can become heated or shifted due to the magnetic field, posing a risk to the patient.
Extract:
The nurse instructing in the collection of a midstream urine catch
Question 5 of 5
The nurse instructing in the collection of a midstream urine catch would tell the patient to first cleanse the external genitalia and then to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pass a small amount of urine into the toilet and then collect the specimen: This technique ensures that bacteria or debris from the urethra are flushed out before the sample is collected, providing a clean-catch specimen for analysis.