ATI LPN
LPN Nursing 1 Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who reports a severe sore throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes
Question 1 of 5
The client is experiencing which of the following stages of infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The prodromal stage is characterized by non-specific symptoms such as sore throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes, preceding specific disease symptoms.
Extract:
A client recently diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect in a client with Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ankylosing spondylitis is characterized by progressive stiffness and fusion of the spine, especially in the lower back.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer 400 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride IV over 8 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtts/min?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using the formula: (400 mL x 60 gtt/mL) / (8 hr x 60 min) = 50 gtt/min.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone 3 mg PO. Available is dexamethasone 1.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number and label your answer.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using the formula: dose ordered / dose available = 3 mg / 1.5 mg = 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
Which ways can a communicable disease be transmitted by contact? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, D, E
Rationale: Sharing a cell phone (
A), eating utensils (
C), O2 saturation equipment (
D), and touching skin without washing hands (E) can transmit pathogens through contact.