ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test I Questions
Extract:
A patient asks why the blood glucose meter directions state to wipe away the first drop of blood
Question 1 of 5
A patient asks why the blood glucose meter directions state to wipe away the first drop of blood. The most informative response by the nurse would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: "The first drop has serous fluid that can dilute the specimen.": The first drop of blood may be mixed with serous fluid or tissue fluid, which can lead to inaccurate glucose readings.
Extract:
A patient who is scheduled for discharge has items that were stored in the hospital safe
Question 2 of 5
A patient who is scheduled for discharge has items that were stored in the hospital safe. After retrieving them, the nurse should document their return to the patient by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having the patient sign for them as per policy: Documenting with the patient’s signature provides a clear record that the items were returned and received by the patient, as per hospital policy.
Extract:
The nurse is aware that patients who are not candidates for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Question 3 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:
For the nurse to provide support to families of patients who have died
Question 4 of 5
For the nurse to provide support to families of patients who have died, it is most important to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deal with personal feelings about death and dying: Nurses must confront and manage their personal feelings to provide unbiased and empathetic support to grieving families.
Extract:
The nurse recognizes that an autopsy must be performed when the patient
Question 5 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.