ATI LPN
ATI LPN Funsamentals Exam V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Regarding the blood pressure in children, the diastolic pressure is assessed by the auscultation of a:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Muffling (
D) indicates diastolic pressure in children. Murmurs (
A), tapping (
B), and knocking (
C) relate to other sounds or systolic pressure.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse taking a blood pressure should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feet flat on the floor (
C) stabilizes posture for accurate readings. Waist level (
A) or shoulder level (
D) alters pressure, and chatting (
B) may distract from auscultation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse anticipates that if the stroke volume of a patient is reduced, the pulse will be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reduced stroke volume weakens pulse (
D) due to less blood per beat. Stronger (
A), bradycardic (
B), or irregular (
C) pulses have other causes.
Question 4 of 5
It is the responsibility of the nurse to perform a quick focused assessment of the patient upon:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shift-start assessments (
A) identify immediate changes. Admission (
B) involves comprehensive assessment, discharge (
C) focuses on instructions, and morning (
D) isn’t routine.
Extract:
Patient with back pain
Question 5 of 5
A very pertinent part of the physical examination on a patient with back pain is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flank percussion (
C) assesses kidney-related back pain. Extremities (
A), lungs (
B), and bowel sounds (
D) are less relevant.