ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test I Questions
Extract:
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is done to diagnose which disorders
Question 1 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.
Extract:
State medical care coverage for low-income individuals
Question 2 of 5
State medical care coverage for low-income individuals called _______________.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that provides health care coverage to low-income individuals and families.
Extract:
A culture is obtained when a patient has a bladder infection
Question 3 of 5
A culture is obtained when a patient has a bladder infection for the purpose of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Growing and identifying causative organisms: A culture is obtained to identify the specific microorganism causing the infection so that appropriate treatment can be prescribed.
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:
The nurse is aware that patients who are not candidates for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Question 5 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.