ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test I Questions
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 1 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:
Prior to the nurse transporting the patient to have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Question 2 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:
The nurse instructing in the collection of a midstream urine catch
Question 3 of 5
The nurse instructing in the collection of a midstream urine catch would tell the patient to first cleanse the external genitalia and then to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pass a small amount of urine into the toilet and then collect the specimen: This technique ensures that bacteria or debris from the urethra are flushed out before the sample is collected, providing a clean-catch specimen for analysis.
Extract:
The nurse is aware that patients who are not candidates for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Question 4 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:
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.