ATI LPN
ATI LPN Funsamentals Exam V Questions
Extract:
Older adult patients with hypertension
Question 1 of 5
Older adult patients with hypertension may have an auscultatory gap in their Korotkoff sounds. It is important when taking their blood pressure measurement to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Listening until fully deflated (
D) captures all Korotkoff sounds, avoiding missing the gap. Over-pumping (
A), stopping midway (
B), or bell placement (
C) risks inaccurate readings.
Extract:
16-year-old patient with head injury from soccer
Question 2 of 5
A 16-year-old patient sustained a head injury while playing soccer. When performing a neurologic check, the nurse looks at each pupil to determine
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unequal pupils (
C) signal neurological issues like pressure. Consciousness (
A), shape (
B), and size change (
D) are less specific indicators.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse notes that a patient has an exaggerated lumbar curve. This is indicative of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lordosis (
A) is an exaggerated lumbar curve. Osteoporosis (
B) affects bone density, kyphosis (
C) curves the upper back, and scoliosis (
D) is lateral curvature.
Question 4 of 5
When checking extraocular movements, the nurse asks the patient to follow an object as it is moved into different positions and watch to see if
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coordinated eye movement (
A) assesses extraocular muscles. Pupil dilation (
B), blinking (
C), or constriction (
D) are unrelated to this test.
Extract:
52-year-old patient with malaise, fatigue, chest congestion, chronic cough
Question 5 of 5
A 52-year-old patient presents with malaise, fatigue, chest congestion, and a chronic cough. While collecting assessment data, an important question to ask is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Occupation (
B) may reveal respiratory irritants causing symptoms. Onset (
A) is relevant but less specific, headache (
C) and abdominal pain (
D) are unrelated.