ATI LPN
ATI LPN Funsamentals Exam V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If a silence is heard between sounds when auscultating blood pressure, it is termed a(n)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An auscultatory gap (
C) is silence between Korotkoff sounds, indicating possible arterial stiffness. Pulse deficit (
A) compares pulses, diastolic (
B) is a pressure phase, and widened pulse pressure (
D) is the systolic-diastolic difference.
Question 2 of 5
When educating a patient about the warning signs of cancer, the nurse includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Persistent cough (
A), swallowing difficulty (
B), and mole changes (
D) signal cancer. Pulse rate (
C), breath sounds (E), and bowel sounds (F) are unrelated.
Extract:
Patient on bed rest with history of respiratory health problems
Question 3 of 5
A nurse caring for a patient on bed rest with a history of respiratory health problems should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lung sounds (
B) prioritize respiratory assessment. Bowel sounds (
A), skin turgor (
C), and pulses (
D) are less urgent.
Extract:
Terminally ill patient with Cheyne-Stokes breathing
Question 4 of 5
A patient who is terminally ill is described during shift report as having Cheyne-Stokes breathing. On assessment, the nurse anticipates finding:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes involves dyspnea then apnea (
C), common in terminal illness. Decreasing rate (
A), wheezing (
B), and shallow breaths (
D) don’t match.
Extract:
Patient receiving opiate-based medication for pain
Question 5 of 5
A patient is receiving an opiate-based medication to help manage pain. Which assessment has the highest priority when monitoring his condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respirations (
D) are critical due to opiate-related respiratory depression risk. Temperature (
A), pulse (
B), and blood pressure (
C) are secondary.