ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test I Questions
Extract:
A major concern for an 86-year-old patient who has been NPO for 8 hours prior to a diagnostic test
Question 1 of 5
A major concern for an 86-year-old patient who has been NPO for 8 hours prior to a diagnostic test would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydration status: Older adults are at increased risk of dehydration due to decreased thirst perception and potential underlying conditions. Prolonged NPO status exacerbates this risk.
Extract:
Following a colonoscopy with polyp removal, the wife of the patient is distressed that there is slight bleeding from her husband's rectum
Question 2 of 5
Following a colonoscopy with polyp removal, the wife of the patient is distressed that there is slight bleeding from her husband's rectum. The nurse's most helpful response would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: "This small amount of bleeding is expected after the removal of polyps.": Minor rectal bleeding is a common occurrence after polyp removal during a colonoscopy and generally does not indicate a complication. This reassurance helps alleviate the family’s concern.
Extract:
The nurse is performing an initial assessment on a patient with respiratory difficulty
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing an initial assessment on a patient with respiratory difficulty. The nurse would anticipate documenting signs and symptoms such as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Use of accessory muscles: Accessory muscle use is a hallmark sign of respiratory distress, indicating increased effort to breathe.
Extract:
A patient will undergo endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to determine the cause of jaundice
Question 4 of 5
A patient will undergo endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to determine the cause of jaundice. Before the test, the nurse would assess this patient for an allergy to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shellfish: ERCP often uses iodine-based contrast media, and a shellfish allergy may indicate a higher likelihood of an iodine allergy.
Extract:
A(n) ____________ is usually flexible, contains a fiber optic light, and is used to view the interior of body structures
Question 5 of 5
A(n) ____________ is usually flexible, contains a fiber optic light, and is used to view the interior of body structures.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Endoscope: An endoscope is a flexible, fiberoptic instrument designed for examining the interior of body structures, such as the gastrointestinal tract or airways.