ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test I Questions
Extract:
State medical care coverage for low-income individuals
Question 1 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 young patient has died in the emergency department after suffering severe trauma
Question 2 of 5
A young patient has died in the emergency department after suffering severe trauma. The nurse understands that this patient's family may take comfort from the opportunity to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allow donation of the patient’s organs: Organ donation can offer a sense of purpose and comfort to families by knowing their loved one’s organs may save lives.
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:
New orders have been written by the primary care provider for a patient admitted to a skilled nursing facility
Question 4 of 5
New orders have been written by the primary care provider for a patient admitted to a skilled nursing facility. After transcription, the orders will be verified by the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administrative RN: Verifying transcribed orders is a professional nursing responsibility, often performed by the RN to ensure accuracy and compliance with the physician's orders.
Extract:
While admitting a patient from home to the skilled nursing facility, the nurse notes that the patient has brought medications that are not included on the primary care provider's medication order sheet
Question 5 of 5
While admitting a patient from home to the skilled nursing facility, the nurse notes that the patient has brought medications that are not included on the primary care provider's medication order sheet. The nurse's best initial action is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notify the physician about the medications the patient has been taking: The physician must be informed to evaluate the medications and determine whether they should be added to the current orders. This ensures patient safety and prevents potential adverse drug interactions.