ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam 1

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who reports sneezing, productive cough, muscle aches, headache, and fever that has progressed over the last 4 days. Which of the following stages of infection is the client likely experiencing?

A. Prodromal B. Period of convalescence C. Acute illness D. Incubation

Correct Answer: C

Rationale:
Choice C is correct because acute illness is the peak of infection with severe symptoms, matching the client’s state.

Choices A, B, and D represent earlier or later stages.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing information with a nursing colleague about sentinel events. Which of the following statements by the nursing colleague indicates an understanding?

A. An example of a sentinel event is administering incompatible blood products to a client. B. An example of a sentinel event is administering client medications 30 minutes late. C. An example of a sentinel event is documenting vital signs at the wrong time in the client's electronic health record. D. An example of a sentinel event is administering a prescribed sedative to a client for insomnia.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale:
Choice A is correct because administering incompatible blood products can cause severe harm, fitting the definition of a sentinel event.

Choices B, C, and D are errors but not necessarily sentinel unless they lead to serious outcomes.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is instructing a newly licensed nurse about the scope and standards of nursing practice. Which of the following describes standards of practice?

A. Provides competencies for the nurses to achieve before licensure. B. Establishes a protocol for care to provide for a specific health problem. C. Specifies that nurses provide care that reflects current and competent level of behavior when providing client care. D. Lists a set of skills that all nurses should be competent in performing, outlines responsibilities that every nurse is expected to provide regardless of their role.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale:
Choice C is correct because standards of practice specify competent care delivery.
Choice A relates to education,
Choice B to guidelines, and
Choice D to scope of practice.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a terminal illness and is considering palliative care services. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding?

A. This service assists with making me comfortable during my illness. B. This service provides my caregiver the opportunity to take time for themselves. C. I will need to go to a skilled facility to receive these services. D. I will receive help with managing my meals with this service.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale:
Choice A is correct because palliative care focuses on comfort.
Choice B is indirect,
Choice C is false as it can be at home, and
Choice D is not a primary focus.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is discussing informatics with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse identifies that informatics is defined as the use of information and technology for which of the following?

A. Managing knowledge B. Producing clinical pathways C. Providing a safe place to provide care D. Preventing burnout

Correct Answer: A

Rationale:
Choice A is correct because informatics manages knowledge through data use.

Choices B, C, and D are applications or outcomes, not definitions.

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