ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test I Questions
Extract:
A young patient has died in the emergency department after suffering severe trauma
Question 1 of 5
A young patient has died in the emergency department after suffering severe trauma. The nurse understands that this patient's family may take comfort from the opportunity to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allow donation of the patient’s organs: Organ donation can offer a sense of purpose and comfort to families by knowing their loved one’s organs may save lives.
Extract:
A patient who is to have a treadmill stress test at 11:00 AM today
Question 2 of 5
A patient who is to have a treadmill stress test at 11:00 AM today should not consume:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coffee and cream: Coffee contains caffeine, which can affect heart rate and blood pressure, potentially altering the results of a treadmill stress test.
Extract:
Prior to the nurse transporting the patient to have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Question 3 of 5
Prior to the nurse transporting the patient to have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), it is essential that the nurse confirms that the patient:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Is not wearing anything with metal: Metal objects can interfere with the MRI’s magnetic field and pose a safety risk to the patient and equipment. Even small objects like jewelry, piercings, or implanted devices must be addressed to prevent harm.
Extract:
A nurse is giving instructions to a patient who will have a cardiac catheterization
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is giving instructions to a patient who will have a cardiac catheterization. What should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: "A catheter is inserted into a vein or artery and is threaded into the heart.": This accurately describes the procedure, which involves threading a catheter to evaluate heart function and diagnose conditions.
Extract:
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is done to diagnose which disorders
Question 5 of 5
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is done to diagnose which disorders? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: C. Brain lesions: EEG can detect abnormal brain activity caused by structural issues. D. Epilepsy: EEG is commonly used to identify seizure activity.